Hasbrouck Heights Aviators (Hasbrouck Heights, NJ) backers were in high spirits Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Passaic Arts & Science Charter (Passaic, NJ), 52-42 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Hasbrouck Heights upgrades its record to 8-3 on the season. The Aviators host St. Mary (Jersey City, NJ) to clash with the Ramblers in a non-league bout on Friday, January 20. The Ramblers go into the bout with a record of 0-0.

Next up, the clash with the Clifton Mustangs (Clifton, NJ) in a Big North - Liberty bout, on Thursday, January 19. Passaic Arts & Science Charter will attempt to upgrade on its 2-5 season record. The Mustangs go into the bout with a 11-4 record after their 66-61 league win over Passaic County Tech (Wayne, NJ).