Ascension Academy Cardinals (Amarillo, TX) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host Kingdom Prep Academy Warriors (Lubbock, TX), 67-51 in a league bout.

With the victory, Ascension Academy upgrades its record to 8-0 on the campaign. The Cardinals host Abilene Christian (Abilene, TX) to play the Panthers in a TAPPS 2A District 1 bout on Friday, January 12. The Panthers come into the bout with a record of 13-18. Abilene Christian lost 62-53 in their recent league bout against All Saints Episcopal School (Lubbock, TX)

Next up, the Warriors play the Southcrest Christian (Lubbock, TX) in a TAPPS 2A District 1 bout, on Friday, January 12. Kingdom Prep Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 6-13 season record. The come into the bout with a 13-5 record after their 56-40 league loss to Christ the King Cathedral (Lubbock, TX).