Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cougars (Baltimore, MD) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host John Carroll Patriots (Bel Air, MD), 65-60 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Our Lady of Mount Carmel upgrades its record to 23-9 on the season. The Cougars travel to Archbishop Spalding (Severn, MD) to play the Cavaliers in a non-league bout on Thursday, February 22. The Cavaliers go into the bout with a record of 19-8. Archbishop Spalding won 69-51 in their recent non-league bout against Calvert Hall (Baltimore, MD)

Next up, the Patriots play the St. Frances Academy Panthers (Baltimore, MD) in a non-league bout, on Friday, March 1. John Carroll will attempt to upgrade on its 11-12 season record. The Panthers go into the bout with a 22-12 record after their 63-62 non-league loss to Glenelg Country (Ellicott City, MD).