Upper Darby Royals (Drexel Hill, PA) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Haverford Fords (Havertown, PA), 44-30 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Upper Darby upgrades its record to 1-0 on the season. The Royals travel to Garnet Valley (Glen Mills, PA) to play the Jaguars in a non-league bout on Thursday, December 14. The Jaguars go into the bout with a record of 0-0.

Next up, the Fords play the Ridley Raiders (Folsom, PA) in a non-league bout, on Friday, December 15. Haverford will attempt to upgrade on its 1-1 season record.