Gwynedd Mercy Academy Monarchs (Gwynedd Valley, PA) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the visiting Villa Joseph Marie Jems (Holland, PA), 48-21 in a league bout.

With the victory, Gwynedd Mercy Academy upgrades its record to 15-2 on the campaign. The Monarchs travel to Mt. St. Joseph Academy (Flourtown, PA) to play the in a Catholic Academies bout on Thursday, January 26. The come into the bout with a record of 9-9. Mt. St. Joseph Academy won 54-39 in their recent league bout against Merion Mercy Academy (Merion Station, PA)

Next up, the Jems play the Nazareth Academy (Philadelphia, PA) in a Catholic Academies bout, on Thursday, January 26. Villa Joseph Marie will attempt to upgrade on its 3-10 season record. The come into the bout with a 7-7 record after their 53-39 league loss to Villa Maria Academy (Malvern, PA).