Bishop Watterson Eagles (Columbus, OH) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Bishop Hartley Hawks (Columbus, OH), 42-33 in a league bout.

With the win, Bishop Watterson upgrades its record to 11-8 on the season. The Eagles travel to Jonathan Alder (Plain City, OH) to play the Pioneers in a non-league bout on Tuesday, February 13. The Pioneers go into the bout with a record of 12-7. Jonathan Alder won 71-57 in their recent league bout against Tecumseh (New Carlisle, OH)

Next up, the Hawks play the Ponitz Career Tech Golden Panthers (Dayton, OH) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, February 13. Bishop Hartley will attempt to upgrade on its 15-3 season record. The Golden Panthers go into the bout with a 7-14 record after their 76-46 non-league loss to Tri-Village (New Madison, OH).