Pius XI Catholic Popes (Milwaukee, WI) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host The Prairie School Hawks (Racine, WI), 65-39 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Pius XI Catholic upgrades its record to 1-0 on the season. The Popes travel to Vel Phillips Memorial (Madison, WI) to play the Spartans in a non-league bout on Friday, November 24. The Spartans go into the bout with a record of 2-0.

Next up, the Hawks play the Wisconsin Lutheran Vikings (Milwaukee, WI) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, November 21. The Prairie School will attempt to upgrade on its 0-1 season record. The Vikings go into the bout with a 0-1 record after their 84-56 non-league loss to Hartford (Hartford, WI).