St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy Warriors (Downey, CA) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host Paraclete Spirits (Lancaster, CA), 71-25 in a league bout.

With the win, St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy upgrades its record to 13-10 on the season. The Warriors host Pomona Catholic (Pomona, CA) to play the Pacers in a Santa Fe challenge on Thursday, January 25. The Pacers come into the challenge with a record of 3-11.

Next up, the Spirits play the Sacred Heart of Jesus Comets (Los Angeles, CA) in a Santa Fe challenge, on Tuesday, January 23. Paraclete will attempt to improve on its 8-10 season record. The Comets come into the challenge with a 8-11 record after their 55-31 league loss to Ramona Convent (Alhambra, CA).