Cathedral Fighting Irish (Indianapolis, IN) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting New Palestine Dragons (New Palestine, IN), 45-26 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Cathedral upgrades its record to 4-7 on the campaign. The Fighting Irish travel to Heritage Christian (Indianapolis, IN) to play the Eagles in a non-league bout on Saturday, December 16. The Eagles come into the bout with a record of 6-5. Heritage Christian won 45-40 in their recent league bout against Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory (Indianapolis, IN)

Next up, the Dragons play the Lawrence Central Bears (Indianapolis, IN) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, December 19. New Palestine will attempt to upgrade on its 6-7 season record. The Bears come into the bout with a 12-1 record after their 66-57 non-league win over Pendleton Heights (Pendleton, IN).