Pope Francis Prep Cardinals (Springfield, MA) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Agawam Brownies (Agawam, MA), 67-50 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Pope Francis Prep upgrades its record to 8-2 on the season. The Cardinals host Chicopee Comp (Chicopee, MA) to clash with the Colts in a Suburban - South bout on Friday, January 20. The Colts go into the bout with a record of 5-4. Chicopee Comp lost 73-69 in their recent non-league bout against Taconic (Pittsfield, MA)

Next up, the Brownies clash with the Taconic Braves (Pittsfield, MA) in a Suburban - North bout, on Friday, January 20. Agawam will attempt to upgrade on its 3-7 season record. The Braves go into the bout with a 6-2 record after their 73-69 non-league win over Chicopee Comp (Chicopee, MA).