Kennedy Cougars (Cedar Rapids, IA) supporters left the game happy Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad run past the host Xavier Saints (Cedar Rapids, IA), 61-49 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Kennedy advances its record to 7-3 on the year. The Cougars host Dubuque Senior (Dubuque, IA) to meet the Rams in a Mississippi Valley match on Friday, January 10. The Rams enter the match with a record of 5-1.

The Saints now own a 6-3 record. They put it on the line next when they host Western Dubuque for a non-league match on Friday, January 10.