Brentwood Academy Eagles (Brentwood, TN) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Father Ryan Fightin' Irish (Nashville, TN), 52-40 in a league bout.

With the win, Brentwood Academy upgrades its record to 22-3 on the season. The Eagles travel to Pope John Paul II (Hendersonville, TN) to play the Knights in a Division II-AA Middle bout on Saturday, February 4. The Knights go into the bout with a record of 14-11. Pope John Paul II lost 64-59 in their recent league bout against Ensworth (Nashville, TN)

Next up, the Fightin' Irish play the Lipscomb Academy Mustangs (Nashville, TN) in a Division II-AA Middle bout, on Tuesday, February 7. Father Ryan will attempt to upgrade on its 10-14 season record. The Mustangs go into the bout with a 11-12 record after their 64-62 league loss to Christ Presbyterian Academy (Nashville, TN).