Science Leadership Academy at Beeber Rockets (Philadelphia, PA) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting George Washington Eagles (Philadelphia, PA), 53-47 in a league bout.

With the victory, Science Leadership Academy at Beeber upgrades its record to 10-4 on the campaign. The Rockets travel to Mastery Charter North - Pickett (Philadelphia, PA) to play the Pumas in a non-league bout on Friday, January 19. The Pumas come into the bout with a record of 5-9. Mastery Charter North - Pickett lost 71-49 in their recent league bout against Constitution (Philadelphia, PA)

Next up, the Eagles play the Central Lancers (Philadelphia, PA) in a Philadelphia Public - Liberty bout, on Tuesday, January 23. George Washington will attempt to upgrade on its 9-6 season record. The Lancers come into the bout with a 5-12 record after their 63-50 league loss to Carver High School of Engineering & Science (Philadelphia, PA).