University Prep Academy Golden Eagles (San Jose, CA) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host The Nueva School Mavericks (San Mateo, CA), 49-38 in a non-league bout.

With the win, University Prep Academy upgrades its record to 1-2 on the season. The Golden Eagles host More (San Jose, CA) to clash with the Knights in a non-league bout on Thursday, January 18. The Knights go into the bout with a record of 3-6.

Next up, the Mavericks clash with the Menlo School Knights (Atherton, CA) in a non-league bout, on Friday, January 12. The Nueva School will attempt to upgrade on its 2-4 season record. The Knights go into the bout with a 4-8 record after their 38-16 league win over Crystal Springs Uplands (Hillsborough, CA).