Bishop Hartley Hawks (Columbus, OH) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Bishop Watterson Eagles (Columbus, OH), 40-37 in a league bout.

With the win, Bishop Hartley upgrades its record to 10-7 on the season. The Hawks host Whetstone (Columbus, OH) to play the Braves in a non-league bout on Monday, February 6. The Braves go into the bout with a record of 11-10. Whetstone won 59-56 in their recent league bout against Columbus International (Columbus, OH)

Next up, the Eagles play the Buckeye Valley Barons (Delaware, OH) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, February 7. Bishop Watterson will attempt to upgrade on its 11-7 season record. The Barons go into the bout with a 6-12 record after their 55-50 league loss to Bexley (Columbus, OH).