Providence Academy Lions (Plymouth, MN) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting St. Paul Academy-Summit Spartans (St. Paul, MN), 61-51 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Providence Academy upgrades its record to 5-12 on the campaign. The Lions travel to Hiawatha Collegiate (Minneapolis, MN) to play the in a AA Section 5 bout on Tuesday, February 7. The come into the bout with a record of 10-6.

Next up, the Spartans play the Hope Academy (Minneapolis, MN) in a non-league bout, on Monday, February 6. St. Paul Academy-Summit will attempt to upgrade on its 9-5 season record. The come into the bout with a 3-15 record after their 77-60 non-league loss to Bethlehem Academy (Faribault, MN).