Archmere Academy Auks (Claymont, DE) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Tower Hill Hillers (Wilmington, DE), 46-38 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Archmere Academy upgrades its record to 6-5 on the season. The Auks travel to DuPont (Wilmington, DE) to play the Tigers in a non-league bout on Tuesday, January 30. The Tigers go into the bout with a record of 1-12.

Next up, the Hillers play the Sanford Warriors (Hockessin, DE) in a Independent Schools bout, on Tuesday, January 30. Tower Hill will attempt to upgrade on its 6-6 season record. The Warriors go into the bout with a 9-3 record after their 64-32 league win over Tatnall (Wilmington, DE).