Ensworth Tigers (Nashville, TN) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Father Ryan Irish (Nashville, TN), 54-51 in a league bout.

With the win, Ensworth upgrades its record to 7-15 on the season. The Tigers host Lipscomb Academy (Nashville, TN) to clash with the Mustangs in a Division II-AA Middle bout on Tuesday, January 30. The Mustangs go into the bout with a record of 12-8. Lipscomb Academy won 83-78 in their recent league bout against Pope John Paul II (Hendersonville, TN)

Next up, the Irish clash with the Pope John Paul II Knights (Hendersonville, TN) in a Division II-AA Middle bout, on Tuesday, January 30. Father Ryan will attempt to upgrade on its 18-6 season record. The Knights go into the bout with a 18-4 record after their 83-78 league loss to Lipscomb Academy (Nashville, TN).