Maspeth (Maspeth, NY) backers were in high spirits Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Scholars Academy (Queens, NY), 49-48 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Maspeth upgrades its record to 8-1 on the season. The host Information Tech (Long Island City, NY) to clash with the in a PSAL AA Queens bout on Monday, January 8. The go into the bout with a record of 3-5.

Next up, the clash with the Townsend Harris Hawks (Flushing, NY) in a non-league bout, on Wednesday, January 10. Scholars Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 5-3 season record. The Hawks go into the bout with a 8-2 record after their 64-42 league win over Energy Tech (Queens, NY).