Academy of Careers & Exploration Eagle (Helendale, CA) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Victor Valley Christian Royals (Victorville, CA), 42-39 in a league bout.

With the victory, Academy of Careers & Exploration upgrades its record to 12-6 on the campaign. The Eagle travel to Excelsior Charter (Victorville, CA) to play the Eagles in a Agape bout on Tuesday, January 30. The Eagles come into the bout with a record of 13-11. Excelsior Charter won 75-35 in their recent league bout against Lucerne Valley (Lucerne Valley, CA)

Next up, the Royals play the Silver Valley Trojans (Yermo, CA) in a Agape bout, on Tuesday, January 30. Victor Valley Christian will attempt to upgrade on its 3-6 season record.