McAuley Catholic Warriors (Joplin, MO) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Sarcoxie Bears (Sarcoxie, MO), 48-31 in a non-league bout.

With the win, McAuley Catholic upgrades its record to 3-4 on the season. The Warriors travel to Jasper (Jasper, MO) to play the Eagles in a non-league bout on Monday, December 11. The Eagles go into the bout with a record of 1-3. Jasper lost 48-35 in their recent non-league bout against Lockwood (Lockwood, MO)

Next up, the Bears play the Everton Tigers (Everton, MO) in a non-league bout, on Monday, December 11. Sarcoxie will attempt to upgrade on its 3-3 season record.