In Thursday's non-league test, the Esperanza Preparatory Academy Eagles (New York, NY) basketball squad got by the visiting University Neighborhood Panthers (New York, NY), by a score of 41-37.

Next, the Eagles encounter the Collaborative Education (New York, NY) in a PSAL 1A Manhattan I test, on Saturday, February 1. Esperanza Preparatory Academy will attempt to improve on its 7-4 season record. The come into the test with a 5-5 record after their 45-11 league loss to School of the Future (Manhattan, NY).

The Panthers (6-7) will now prepare for their test against School of the Future (Manhattan, NY). The come into the PSAL 1A Manhattan I test with a 11-0 record. In their last test, School of the Future held off Collaborative Education (New York, NY), 45-11, in a league test.