Fans at Wednesday's league challenge between the Phoenix Firebirds (Phoenix, NY) and the host Jordan-Elbridge Eagles (Jordan, NY), saw Phoenix's basketball squad hold off Jordan-Elbridge by a tally of 49-47.

With the victory, Phoenix improves its record to 5-2 on the campaign. The Firebirds host Solvay (Solvay, NY) to play the Bearcats in a Section 3 Patriot challenge on Friday, February 2. The Bearcats come into the challenge with a record of 2-11.

Next up, the Eagles play the Hannibal Warriors (Hannibal, NY) in a Section 3 Liberty challenge, on Friday, January 26. Jordan-Elbridge will attempt to improve on its 9-5 season record. The Warriors come into the challenge with a 3-5 record after their 44-37 league win over Solvay (Solvay, NY).