Fans at Monday's league challenge between the Ellenville Blue Devils (Ellenville, NY) and the host Spackenkill Spartans (Poughkeepsie, NY), saw Ellenville's basketball squad overcome Spackenkill by a tally of 70-51.

With the victory, Ellenville improves its record to 9-1 on the campaign. The Blue Devils host Rhinebeck (Rhinebeck, NY) to confront the Hawks in a Section 9 Mid Hudson III challenge on Wednesday, January 31. The Hawks come into the challenge with a record of 4-4. Rhinebeck won 51-41 in their recent league challenge against Highland (Highland, NY)

Next up, the Spartans confront the Millbrook Blazers (Millbrook, NY) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, February 2. Spackenkill will attempt to improve on its 11-2 season record. The Blazers come into the challenge with a 9-2 record after their 72-46 league win over Pine Plains (Pine Plains, NY).