Hampden Charter School of Science (Chicopee, MA) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Pioneer Valley Christian Eagles (Springfield, MA), 69-59 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Hampden Charter School of Science improves its record to 5-6 on the campaign. The host McCann Tech (North Adams, MA) to confront the Hornets in a Tri-County - North challenge on Friday, January 27. The Hornets come into the challenge with a record of 4-5. McCann Tech won 64-50 in their recent non-league challenge against Smith Vo-Tech (Northampton, MA)

Next up, the Eagles confront the Pathfinder RVT Pioneers (Palmer, MA) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, January 27. Pioneer Valley Christian will attempt to improve on its 0-6 season record. The Pioneers come into the challenge with a 3-5 record after their 75-46 non-league loss to John J. Duggan Academy (Springfield, MA).