Gardendale Rockets (Gardendale, AL) backers were in high spirits Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting American Christian Academy Patriots (Tuscaloosa, AL), 53-30 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Gardendale upgrades its record to 12-8 on the season. The Rockets host John Carroll Catholic (Birmingham, AL) to clash with the Cavaliers in a non-league bout on Tuesday, January 16. The Cavaliers go into the bout with a record of 12-9. John Carroll Catholic won 49-33 in their recent non-league bout against Leeds (Leeds, AL)

Next up, the Patriots clash with the Holy Spirit Catholic Saints (Tuscaloosa, AL) in a non-league bout, on Friday, January 19. American Christian Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 3-10 season record.