The Father Ryan Irish topped the host Brentwood Academy Eagles basketball team by a final score of 40-29 in Tuesday's league game.

In their next game, the Irish face the Lipscomb Academy Mustangs (Nashville, TN) in a Division II-AA Middle game, on Thursday, January 4. Father Ryan will attempt to move on its 11-1 season record. The Mustangs enter the game with a 9-5 record after their 50-30 non-league loss to Christ Presbyterian Academy (Nashville, TN).

With the defeat, Brentwood Academy moves to 3-8 on the year. The Eagles host Ensworth (Nashville, TN) to battle the Tigers in a Division II-AA Middle contest on Thursday, January 4. The Tigers come into the contest with a record of 6-2.