Nazareth Academy (Philadelphia, PA) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Mt. St. Joseph Academy (Flourtown, PA), 53-43 in a league bout.

With the victory, Nazareth Academy upgrades its record to 6-6 on the campaign. The travel to Archbishop Ryan (Philadelphia, PA) to face the Raiders and Ragdolls in a non-league game on Saturday, January 21. The Raiders and Ragdolls enter the game with a record of 4-9.

With the defeat, Mt. St. Joseph Academy moves to 8-7 on the year. The host Villa Maria Academy (Malvern, PA) to face the Hurricanes in a Catholic Academies game on Thursday, January 19. The Hurricanes enter the game with a record of 12-2.