Martin Luther Spartans (Greendale, WI) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the visiting Racine Saint Catherine’s/Racine Lutheran (, WI), 70-44 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Martin Luther upgrades its record to 8-12 on the campaign. The Spartans travel to St. Joseph (Kenosha, WI) to play the Lancers in a Metro Classic bout on Tuesday, January 30. The Lancers come into the bout with a record of 14-6. St. Joseph won 61-48 in their recent non-league bout against Brookfield Academy (Brookfield, WI)

Next up, the play the Shoreland Lutheran Pacers (Somers, WI) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, January 30. Racine Saint Catherine’s/Racine Lutheran will attempt to upgrade on its 4-15 season record. The Pacers come into the bout with a 10-8 record after their 63-58 non-league loss to Racine Case (Racine, WI).