Fans at Wednesday's non-league challenge between the Marlboro Central Dukes (Marlboro, NY) and the host Spackenkill Spartans (Poughkeepsie, NY), saw Marlboro Central's basketball squad hold off Spackenkill by a tally of 25-19.

With the victory, Marlboro Central improves its record to 2-2 on the campaign. The Dukes host Rondout Valley (Accord, NY) to confront the Ganders in a non-league challenge on Friday, January 6. The Ganders come into the challenge with a record of 2-2.

Next up, the Spartans confront the Webutuck Warriors (Amenia, NY) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, January 6. Spackenkill will attempt to improve on its 0-5 season record.