Frank J. Macchiarola Sharks (Brooklyn, NY) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Grady Falcons (Brooklyn, NY), 40-24 in a league bout.

With the win, Frank J. Macchiarola upgrades its record to 5-3 on the season. The Sharks host Tilden (Brooklyn, NY) to play the Blue Devils in a PSAL AA Brooklyn I bout on Thursday, January 18. The Blue Devils go into the bout with a record of 0-8. Tilden lost 65-16 in their recent league bout against Grady (Brooklyn, NY)

Next up, the Falcons play the Canarsie Chiefs (Brooklyn, NY) in a PSAL AA Brooklyn I bout, on Thursday, January 18. Grady will attempt to upgrade on its 3-6 season record. The Chiefs go into the bout with a 3-4 record after their 44-25 league win over Brooklyn Studio (Brooklyn, NY).