Purcell Marian Cavaliers (Cincinnati, OH) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Roger Bacon Spartans (Cincinnati, OH), 72-56 in a league bout.

With the win, Purcell Marian upgrades its record to 3-2 on the season. The Cavaliers travel to Belen Jesuit (Miami, FL) to clash with the Wolverines in a non-league bout on Wednesday, December 27. The Wolverines go into the bout with a record of 4-2. Belen Jesuit won 75-51 in their recent non-league bout against Booker T. Washington (Miami, FL)

Next up, the Spartans clash with the Metrolina Christian Academy Warriors (Indian Trail, NC) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, December 28. Roger Bacon will attempt to upgrade on its 2-4 season record. The Warriors go into the bout with a 6-7 record after their 44-42 non-league win over Landmark Christian (Fairburn, GA).