Varsity Opponent (, ) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Marie Philip Galloping Ghosts (Framingham, MA), 29-26 in a league bout.

With the victory, Varsity Opponent upgrades its record to 94-331 on the campaign. The travel to Fellowship Baptist Academy (Carson City, MI) to play the Falcons in a non-league bout on Friday, January 19. The Falcons come into the bout with a record of 1-1.

Next up, the Galloping Ghosts play the Boston University Academy (Boston, MA) in a Girls Independent - Division 2 bout, on Monday, January 22. Marie Philip will attempt to upgrade on its 13-5 season record. The come into the bout with a 8-1 record after their 40-23 league win over Woodward (Quincy, MA).