New York High School Basketball - Mount Academy holds off Highland
January 10, 2024: Esopus, NY 12429 Fans at Wednesday's non-league challenge between the Mount Academy Eagles (Esopus, NY) and the visiting Highland Huskies (Highland, NY), saw Mount Academy's basketball squad hold off Highland by a tally of 75-71.
With the victory, Mount Academy improves its record to 7-0 on the campaign. The Eagles travel to Millbrook (Millbrook, NY) to confront the Blazers in a Section 9 Mid Hudson IV challenge on Friday, January 12. The Blazers come into the challenge with a record of 5-2. Millbrook won 57-27 in their recent league challenge against Dover (Dover Plains, NY)
Next up, the Huskies confront the Ellenville Blue Devils (Ellenville, NY) in a Section 9 Mid Hudson III challenge, on Friday, January 12. Highland will attempt to improve on its 3-4 season record. The Blue Devils come into the challenge with a 4-1 record after their 50-42 league win over Onteora (Boiceville, NY).