Girard Academic Music Program Pioneers (Philadelphia, PA) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush KNIGHTS (Philadelphia, PA), 66-36 in a league bout.

With the win, Girard Academic Music Program upgrades its record to 6-3 on the season. The Pioneers travel to KIPP DuBois Collegiate Academy (Philadelphia, PA) to play the in a Colonial - West bout on Thursday, January 19. The go into the bout with a record of 7-4. KIPP DuBois Collegiate Academy lost 72-57 in their recent league bout against Franklin Towne (Philadelphia, PA)

Next up, the KNIGHTS play the Randolph Vo-Tech (Philadelphia, PA) in a Philadelphia Public - Colonial bout, on Thursday, January 19. Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush will attempt to upgrade on its 2-8 season record.