Benedictine Cadets (Richmond, VA) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Roanoke Catholic Celtics (Roanoke, VA), 88-69 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Benedictine upgrades its record to 8-5 on the season. The Cadets host Virginia Academy (Ashburn, VA) to play the Patriots in a non-league bout on Monday, January 29. The Patriots go into the bout with a record of 1-2. Virginia Academy lost 58-51 in their recent league bout against Fairfax HomeSchool (Fairfax, VA)

Next up, the Celtics play the North Cross Raiders (Roanoke, VA) in a bout, on Monday, January 29. Roanoke Catholic will attempt to upgrade on its 5-8 season record. The Raiders go into the bout with a 1-4 record after their 43-41 league loss to Roanoke Catholic (Roanoke, VA).