Cantwell-Sacred Heart of Mary Cardinals (Montebello, CA) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting St. Monica Mariners (Santa Monica, CA), 51-50 in a league bout.

With the win, Cantwell-Sacred Heart of Mary upgrades its record to 9-8 on the season. The Cardinals travel to Mary Star of the Sea (San Pedro, CA) to play the Stars in a Camino Real bout on Thursday, January 4. The Stars go into the bout with a record of 2-7. Mary Star of the Sea lost 53-24 in their recent non-league game against Gardena (Gardena, CA)

With the defeat, St. Monica moves to 10-8 on the year. The Mariners host Mary Star of the Sea (San Pedro, CA) to face the Stars in a Camino Real game on Tuesday, January 9. The Stars enter the game with a record of 2-8.