Varsity Opponent (, ) backers were in high spirits Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Newman AAA Cardinals (Boston, MA), 83-78 in a league bout.

With the win, Varsity Opponent upgrades its record to 390-1419 on the season. The host Newman AA (Boston, MA) to play the Cardinals in a non-league bout on Wednesday, February 7. The Cardinals go into the bout with a record of 14-3. Newman AA lost 85-69 in their recent non-league bout against Putnam Vo-Tech/Sci-Tech (Springfield, MA)

Next up, the Cardinals play the Varsity Opponent (, ) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, February 10. Newman AAA will attempt to upgrade on its 20-8 season record.