Parkside Eagles (Washington, DC) boosters left the game satisfied Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad notch a victory over the visiting Varsity Opponent (, ), 70-56 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Parkside upgrades its record to 8-7 on the year. The Eagles host Friendship Collegiate Academy (Washington, DC) to face the Knights in a PCSAA AA match on Thursday, January 16. The Knights enter the match with a record of 2-8. Friendship Collegiate Academy won 69-64 in their recent league match against Paul Public Charter International (Washington, DC)

The now sport a 292-1031 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Memphis School of Excellence Winchester for a 1A District 16 match on Wednesday, January 15. Varsity Opponent will face a Eagles squad coming off a 91-31 league loss to Hillcrest (Memphis, TN). The Eagles record now stands at 3-5.