St. Joseph Lancers (Kenosha, WI) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Shoreland Lutheran Pacers (Somers, WI), 53-41 in a league bout.

With the win, St. Joseph upgrades its record to 8-2 on the season. The Lancers travel to Dominican (Whitefish Bay, WI) to play the Knights in a Metro Classic bout on Tuesday, January 10. The Knights go into the bout with a record of 5-5. Dominican won 96-40 in their recent league bout against Catholic Central (Burlington, WI)

Next up, the Pacers play the Martin Luther Spartans (Greendale, WI) in a Metro Classic bout, on Tuesday, January 10. Shoreland Lutheran will attempt to upgrade on its 5-4 season record. The Spartans go into the bout with a 7-4 record after their 70-53 non-league win over Adams-Friendship (Adams, WI).