Gateway Legacy Christian Academy Lions (Florissant, MO) backers were pleased Wednesday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host Marquette Catholic Explorers (Alton, IL), 66-50 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Gateway Legacy Christian Academy upgrades its record to 2-0 on the campaign. The Lions host Centralia (Centralia, IL) to play the Orphans in a non-league bout on Friday, November 24. The Orphans come into the bout with a record of 2-0. Centralia won 63-24 in their recent non-league bout against Freeburg (Freeburg, IL)

Next up, the Explorers play the Freeburg Midgets (Freeburg, IL) in a non-league bout, on Friday, November 24. Marquette Catholic will attempt to upgrade on its 1-1 season record. The Midgets come into the bout with a 1-1 record after their 63-24 non-league loss to Centralia (Centralia, IL).