Hempstead Tigers (Hempstead, NY) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host Oceanside Sailors (Oceanside, NY), 60-48 in a league bout.

With the victory, Hempstead upgrades its record to 6-4 on the campaign. The Tigers host Syosset (Syosset, NY) to play the in a Section 8 AA-1 bout on Monday, January 8. The come into the bout with a record of 2-0. Syosset won 60-36 in their recent league bout against Freeport (Freeport, NY)

Next up, the Sailors play the Freeport Red Devils (Freeport, NY) in a Section 8 AA-1 bout, on Saturday, January 20. Oceanside will attempt to upgrade on its 1-1 season record.