Jackson Day Mariners (Charlotte, NC) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting Liberty Preparatory Christian Patriots (Mooresville, NC), 62-35 in a league bout.

With the win, Jackson Day upgrades its record to 3-7 on the season. The Mariners travel to Providence Classical (Rock Hill, SC) to play the in a Metro Area bout on Monday, December 11. The go into the bout with a record of 9-1. Providence Classical won 56-24 in their recent non-league bout against Woodlawn (Davidson, NC)

Next up, the Patriots play the Fletcher Falcons (Charlotte, NC) in a Metro Area bout, on Wednesday, December 13. Liberty Preparatory Christian will attempt to upgrade on its 2-4 season record. The Falcons go into the bout with a 0-4 record after their 53-11 league loss to Liberty Preparatory Christian (Mooresville, NC).