Schenectady Patriots (Schenectady, NY) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Troy Flying Horses (Troy, NY), 82-78 in a league bout.

With the win, Schenectady upgrades its record to 7-5 on the season. The Patriots host Albany (Albany, NY) to play the Falcons in a Section 2 Suburban - Gray bout on Tuesday, January 16. The Falcons go into the bout with a record of 5-6. Albany won 77-68 in their recent league bout against Christian Brothers Academy (Albany, NY)

Next up, the Flying Horses play the Albany Academy for Boys Cadets (Albany, NY) in a non-league bout, on Sunday, January 14. Troy will attempt to upgrade on its 2-9 season record. The Cadets go into the bout with a 7-3 record after their 55-42 non-league win over La Salle Institute (Troy, NY).