Archangels Catholic Defenders (Humphrey, NE) boosters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the host Newman Grove/St. Edward Panthers (Newman Grove, NE), 63-33 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Archangels Catholic upgrades its record to 13-6 on the year. The Defenders travel to Lutheran-Northeast (Norfolk, NE) to face the Eagles in a non-league match on Saturday, February 1. The Eagles enter the match with a record of 2-16. Lutheran-Northeast lost 47-29 in their recent non-league match against Fullerton (Fullerton, NE)

The Panthers now sport a 1-15 record. They put it on the line next when they host Chambers/Wheeler Central for a non-league match on Thursday, January 30. Newman Grove/St. Edward will face a Renegades squad coming off a 52-28 non-league loss to Niobrara/Verdigre (Niobrara, NE). The Renegades record now stands at 8-9.