Gabriel Richard Fighting Irish (Ann Arbor, MI) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Mercy Marlins (Farmington Hills, MI), 33-26 in a league bout.

With the victory, Gabriel Richard upgrades its record to 12-3 on the campaign. The Fighting Irish host Divine Child (Dearborn, MI) to play the Falcons in a Catholic Central bout on Tuesday, January 31. The Falcons come into the bout with a record of 12-3. Divine Child won 43-27 in their recent league bout against Regina (Warren, MI)

Next up, the Marlins play the Marian Mustangs (Bloomfield Hills, MI) in a Catholic Central bout, on Tuesday, January 31. Mercy will attempt to upgrade on its 13-1 season record. The Mustangs come into the bout with a 4-10 record after their 35-22 league loss to Regina (Warren, MI).