Franklin Pierce Cardinals (Tacoma, WA) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Orting Cardinals (Orting, WA), 41-34 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Franklin Pierce upgrades its record to 1-0 on the season. The Cardinals travel to Steilacoom (Steilacoom, WA) to play the Sentinels in a non-league bout on Tuesday, December 5. The Sentinels go into the bout with a record of 1-0. Steilacoom won 55-45 in their recent non-league bout against Fife (Fife, WA)

Next up, the Cardinals play the Enumclaw Hornets (Enumclaw, WA) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, December 5. Orting will attempt to upgrade on its 0-1 season record.