Father Ryan Irish (Nashville, TN) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting Portland Panthers (Portland, TN), 75-45 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Father Ryan upgrades its record to 12-1 on the season. The Irish host Clarksville (Clarksville, TN) to play the Wildcats in a non-league bout on Thursday, December 28. The Wildcats go into the bout with a record of 4-4. Clarksville won 60-55 in their recent non-league bout against Northwest (Clarksville, TN)

Next up, the Panthers play the Dayspring Academy Shires (Greenbrier, TN) in a non-league bout, on Friday, December 22. Portland will attempt to upgrade on its 6-7 season record. The Shires go into the bout with a 5-10 record after their 93-41 non-league loss to Davidson Academy (Nashville, TN).