Merion Mercy Academy Golden Bears (Merion Station, PA) supporters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Mt. St. Joseph Academy Magic (Flourtown, PA), 48-44 in a league match.

With the victory, Merion Mercy Academy advances its record to 3-3 on the year. The Golden Bears host Gwynedd Mercy Academy (Gwynedd Valley, PA) to face the Monarchs in a Catholic Academies match on Thursday, December 19. The Monarchs enter the match with a record of 3-0. Gwynedd Mercy Academy won 72-66 in their recent non-league match against Conwell-Egan Catholic (Fairless Hills, PA)

The Magic now own a 1-4 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Villa Joseph Marie for a Catholic Academies match on Thursday, December 19. Mt. St. Joseph Academy will face a Jems squad coming off a 46-36 league loss to Villa Maria Academy (Malvern, PA). The Jems record now stands at 3-2.