Hackett Catholic Prep Fighting Irish (Kalamazoo, MI) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Kalamazoo Christian Comets (Kalamazoo, MI), 37-34 in a league bout.

With the win, Hackett Catholic Prep upgrades its record to 5-1 on the season. The Fighting Irish travel to Gobles (Gobles, MI) to play the Tigers in a non-league bout on Thursday, December 21. The Tigers go into the bout with a record of 1-3.

Next up, the Comets play the Parchment Panthers (Parchment, MI) in a Southwestern - Valley bout, on Tuesday, December 19. Kalamazoo Christian will attempt to upgrade on its 3-3 season record. The Panthers go into the bout with a 5-1 record after their 71-41 league win over Constantine (Constantine, MI).