Cardinal Stritch Cardinals (Oregon, OH) backers were pleased Saturday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Emmanuel Christian Warriors (Toledo, OH), 53-45 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Cardinal Stritch upgrades its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Cardinals travel to Rogers (Toledo, OH) to play the Rams in a non-league bout on Saturday, December 23. The Rams come into the bout with a record of 0-2.

Next up, the Warriors play the Scott Bulldogs (Toledo, OH) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, December 19. Emmanuel Christian will attempt to upgrade on its 0-1 season record.