TECH Freire Charter Dragons (Philadelphia, PA) supporters left the game happy Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the host String Theory (Philadelphia, PA), 53-47 in a non-league match.

With the victory, TECH Freire Charter advances its record to 6-6 on the year. The Dragons travel to Prep Charter (Philadelphia, PA) to face the Huskies in a Philadelphia Public - American match on Tuesday, January 14. The Huskies enter the challenge with a record of 5-5. Prep Charter won 63-55 in their recent league challenge against Belmont Charter (Philadelphia, PA)

In their next game, the encounter the Simon Gratz Bulldogs (Philadelphia, PA) in a Philadelphia Public - Liberty challenge, on Tuesday, January 14. String Theory will attempt to improve on its 1-11 season record. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a 11-3 record after their 68-32 league win over Central (Philadelphia, PA).