Bellevue West Thunderbirds (Bellevue, NE) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Bishop Walsh Spartans (Cumberland, MD), 80-69 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Bellevue West upgrades its record to 22-0 on the season. The Thunderbirds host Millard North (Omaha, NE) to play the Mustangs in a A District TBD bout on Friday, February 17. The Mustangs go into the bout with a record of 18-3.

Next up, the Spartans play the Goretti Gael (Hagerstown, MD) in a non-league bout, on Friday, February 17. Bishop Walsh will attempt to upgrade on its 7-18 season record.