Harlem Village Academy Vipers (New York, NY) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Community Health Academy (New York, NY), 86-75 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Harlem Village Academy upgrades its record to 9-2 on the season. The Vipers host Wadleigh (New York, NY) to clash with the Harlem Hellfighters in a PSAL A Manhattan III bout on Monday, January 22. The Harlem Hellfighters go into the bout with a record of 6-4. Wadleigh won 54-52 in their recent league bout against Esperanza Preparatory Academy (New York, NY)

Next up, the clash with the City College Academy of the Arts (New York, NY) in a PSAL A Manhattan IV bout, on Tuesday, January 30. Community Health Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 11-3 season record. The go into the bout with a 5-5 record after their 81-60 league loss to Luperon (New York, NY).