South Philadelphia Rams (Philadelphia, PA) backers were in high spirits Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Girard Academic Music Program Pioneers (Philadelphia, PA), 19-17 in a non-league bout.

With the win, South Philadelphia upgrades its record to 1-7 on the season. The Rams travel to Nueva Esperanza (Philadelphia, PA) to clash with the in a non-league bout on Wednesday, January 25. The go into the bout with a record of 0-7. Nueva Esperanza lost 37-18 in their recent league bout against Roxborough (Philadelphia, PA)

Next up, the Pioneers clash with the West Philadelphia Speedboys (Philadelphia, PA) in a Philadelphia Public - American bout, on Wednesday, January 25. Girard Academic Music Program will attempt to upgrade on its 0-7 season record. The Speedboys go into the bout with a 5-4 record after their 36-26 non-league win over South Philadelphia (Philadelphia, PA).