Aquinas Fightin' Irish (Augusta, GA) backers were pleased Wednesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Westminster Schools of Augusta Wildcats (Augusta, GA), 51-48 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Aquinas upgrades its record to 6-11 on the campaign. The Fightin' Irish travel to Washington-Wilkes (Washington, GA) to play the Tigers in a A D2 Region 8A bout on Friday, January 27. The Tigers come into the bout with a record of 7-7. Washington-Wilkes lost 74-26 in their recent league bout against Lake Oconee Academy (Greensboro, GA)

Next up, the Wildcats play the Frederica Academy (St. Simons Island, GA) in a GIAA AAAA/AAA District 2 bout, on Saturday, January 21. Westminster Schools of Augusta will attempt to upgrade on its 10-8 season record. The come into the bout with a 10-7 record after their 64-36 league loss to Bulloch Academy (Statesboro, GA).