Kennedy Fighting Irish (La Palma, CA) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Tustin Tillers (Tustin, CA), 50-44 in a league bout.

With the win, Kennedy upgrades its record to 12-14 on the season. The Fighting Irish travel to Crean Lutheran (Irvine, CA) to clash with the Saints in a Empire bout on Thursday, February 2. The Saints go into the bout with a record of 17-10. Crean Lutheran won 34-30 in their recent league bout against Valencia (Placentia, CA)

Next up, the Tillers clash with the Cypress Centurions (Cypress, CA) in a Empire bout, on Thursday, February 2. Tustin will attempt to upgrade on its 5-21 season record. The Centurions go into the bout with a 22-4 record after their 45-35 league win over Pacifica (Garden Grove, CA).