The Schenectady Patriots topped the visiting Albany Falcons basketball team by a final score of 79-69 in Wednesday's league game.

In their next game, the Patriots face the Averill Park Warriors (Averill Park, NY) in a Section 2 Suburban - Gray game, on Friday, January 26. Schenectady will attempt to move on its 9-6 season record. The Warriors enter the game with a 6-9 record after their 50-44 league win over Troy (Troy, NY).

With the defeat, Albany moves to 6-8 on the year. The Falcons host Columbia (East Greenbush, NY) to face the Blue Devils in a Section 2 Suburban - Gray game on Friday, January 26. The Blue Devils enter the game with a record of 5-9. Columbia lost 71-48 in their recent league game against Niskayuna (Niskayuna, NY)