Gwynedd Mercy Academy Monarchs (Gwynedd Valley, PA) boosters left the game satisfied Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the host Villa Joseph Marie Jems (Holland, PA), 47-22 in a league match.

With the victory, Gwynedd Mercy Academy upgrades its record to 13-1 on the year. The Monarchs travel to Central Bucks East (Doylestown, PA) to face the Patriots in a non-league challenge on Saturday, January 25. The Patriots come into the challenge with a record of 13-3. Central Bucks East won 62-31 in their recent league challenge against Pennridge (Perkasie, PA)

In their next game, the Jems battle the Great Valley Patriots (Malvern, PA) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, January 25. Villa Joseph Marie will attempt to improve on its 5-11 season record. The Patriots come into the challenge with a 7-6 record after their 56-31 league win over Oxford (Oxford, PA).