Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Epic South (Ozone Park, NY) and the visiting Hillcrest Hawks (Jamaica, NY), saw Epic South's basketball squad hold off Hillcrest by a tally of 69-67.

With the victory, Epic South improves its record to 10-1 on the campaign. The travel to Richmond Hill (Richmond Hill, NY) to confront the Lions in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, January 16. The Lions come into the challenge with a record of 3-9. Richmond Hill won 64-59 in their recent non-league challenge against Bryant (Queens, NY)

Next up, the Hawks confront the Flushing Red Devils (Flushing, NY) in a PSAL AAA Queens II challenge, on Tuesday, January 16. Hillcrest will attempt to improve on its 4-6 season record.