Central Catholic Fighting Irish (Toledo, OH) boosters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Gilmour Academy Lancers (Gates Mills, OH), 68-64 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Central Catholic upgrades its record to 5-1 on the year. The Fighting Irish travel to Clay (Oregon, OH) to face the Eagles in a non-league match on Friday, January 3. The Eagles enter the match with a record of 4-3. Clay won 57-51 in their recent non-league match against Columbian (Tiffin, OH)

The Lancers now sport a 5-4 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Avon Lake for a non-league match on Friday, January 3. Gilmour Academy will face a Shoremen squad coming off a 67-54 non-league loss to Barberton (Barberton, OH). The Shoremen record now stands at 1-7.