Pius XI Catholic Popes (Milwaukee, WI) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the visiting Whitnall Falcons (Greenfield, WI), 71-46 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Pius XI Catholic upgrades its record to 14-6 on the campaign. The Popes travel to Pewaukee (Pewaukee, WI) to play the Pirates in a Woodland - West bout on Tuesday, February 6. The Pirates come into the bout with a record of 19-1. Pewaukee won 65-29 in their recent league bout against New Berlin Eisenhower (New Berlin, WI)

Next up, the Falcons play the South Milwaukee Rockets (South Milwaukee, WI) in a Woodland - East bout, on Tuesday, February 6. Whitnall will attempt to upgrade on its 14-6 season record. The Rockets come into the bout with a 3-17 record after their 51-25 league win over Cudahy (Cudahy, WI).