Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Villa Maria Academy Hurricanes (Malvern, PA) and the host Villa Joseph Marie Jems (Holland, PA), saw Villa Maria Academy's basketball squad knock off Villa Joseph Marie by a count of 50-34.

With the victory, Villa Maria Academy upgrades its record to 10-4 on the campaign. The Hurricanes host Mt. St. Joseph Academy (Flourtown, PA) to play the Magic in a Catholic Academies challenge on Tuesday, January 23. The Magic come into the challenge with a record of 5-11.

Next up, the Jems play the Gwynedd Mercy Academy Monarchs (Gwynedd Valley, PA) in a Catholic Academies challenge, on Monday, January 22. Villa Joseph Marie will attempt to upgrade on its 8-6 season record. The Monarchs come into the challenge with a 12-2 record after their 50-38 non-league loss to William Penn Charter (Philadelphia, PA).