The Academy of the Holy Cross Tartans (Kensington, MD) backers were pleased Saturday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Tournament Opponent (, ), 57-52 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, The Academy of the Holy Cross upgrades its record to 4-1 on the campaign. The Tartans host Shipley (Bryn Mawr, PA) to play the in a non-league bout on Sunday, December 10. The come into the bout with a record of 1-0. Shipley won 69-43 in their recent non-league bout against Hill School (Pottstown, PA)

Next up, the play the Friendship Collegiate Academy Knights (Washington, DC) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, December 9. Tournament Opponent will attempt to upgrade on its 33-60 season record. The Knights come into the bout with a 2-2 record after their 63-55 non-league win over Roosevelt (Washington, DC).