Bishop Ward Cyclones (Kansas City, KS) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Maranatha Christian Academy Eagles (Shawnee, KS), 53-41 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Bishop Ward upgrades its record to 4-5 on the season. The Cyclones travel to Horton (Horton, KS) to play the Chargers in a non-league bout on Saturday, January 20. The Chargers go into the bout with a record of 11-1. Horton won 58-45 in their recent non-league bout against Cair Paravel (Topeka, KS)

Next up, the Eagles play the Cair Paravel Lions (Topeka, KS) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, January 20. Maranatha Christian Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 6-3 season record. The Lions go into the bout with a 5-4 record after their 58-45 non-league loss to Horton (Horton, KS).