Luther Prep Phoenix (Watertown, WI) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host Messmer Bishops (Milwaukee, WI), 69-31 in a league bout.

With the win, Luther Prep upgrades its record to 10-10 on the season. The Phoenix travel to Lake Country Lutheran (Hartland, WI) to clash with the Lightning in a Midwest Classic bout on Friday, February 9. The Lightning go into the bout with a record of 15-6. Lake Country Lutheran won 58-31 in their recent league bout against St. Francis (St. Francis, WI)

Next up, the Bishops clash with the Kenosha Christian Life Eagles (Kenosha, WI) in a Midwest Classic bout, on Thursday, February 8. Messmer will attempt to upgrade on its 11-12 season record. The Eagles go into the bout with a 7-10 record after their 82-23 league win over University School of Milwaukee (Milwaukee, WI).