Doherty Spartans (Colorado Springs, CO) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Vista Ridge Wolves (Colorado Springs, CO), 47-39 in a league bout.

With the win, Doherty upgrades its record to 7-5 on the season. The Spartans host Pine Creek (Colorado Springs, CO) to play the Eagles in a bout on Tuesday, January 31. The Eagles go into the bout with a record of 8-4.

Next up, the Wolves play the Liberty Lancers (Colorado Springs, CO) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, January 31. Vista Ridge will attempt to upgrade on its 2-4 season record. The Lancers go into the bout with a 0-6 record after their 53-39 non-league loss to Fountain-Fort Carson (Fountain, CO).