Hillel Academy (Pittsburgh, PA) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Varsity Opponent (, ), 47-32 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Hillel Academy upgrades its record to 5-6 on the season. The travel to Denver Academy of Torah (Denver, CO) to clash with the Wolves in a non-league bout on Friday, January 26. The Wolves go into the bout with a record of 3-5. Denver Academy of Torah lost 78-20 in their recent non-league bout against Fuchs Mizrachi (University Heights, OH)

Next up, the clash with the Faith Christian Academy Knights (Kansas City, MO) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, January 25. Varsity Opponent will attempt to upgrade on its 317-1159 season record. The Knights go into the bout with a 13-4 record after their 62-59 non-league loss to Maranatha Christian Academy (Shawnee, KS).