The Holy Ghost Prep Firebirds ran past the host Pope John Paul II basketball team by a final score of 52-42 in Saturday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Firebirds face the Upper Merion Area Vikings (King of Prussia, PA) in a non-league game, on Monday, February 5. Holy Ghost Prep will attempt to move on its 15-6 season record. The Vikings enter the game with a 2-9 record after their 30-25 non-league win over Pottstown (Pottstown, PA).

With the defeat, Pope John Paul II moves to 1-1 on the year.