Routt Catholic Rockets (Jacksonville, IL) backers were pleased Saturday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the host Maryville Christian Lions (Maryville, IL), 49-25 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Routt Catholic upgrades its record to 13-8 on the campaign. The Rockets travel to Father McGivney Catholic (Glen Carbon, IL) to play the Griffins in a non-league bout on Monday, January 23. The Griffins come into the bout with a record of 20-3. Father McGivney Catholic won 59-50 in their recent non-league bout against Greenfield/Northwestern (Greenfield, IL)

Next up, the Lions face the Greenfield/Northwestern Tigers (Greenfield, IL) in a non-league game, on Monday, January 23. Maryville Christian will attempt to move on its 4-13 season record. The Tigers enter the game with a 13-10 record after their 59-50 non-league loss to Father McGivney Catholic (Glen Carbon, IL).