In Thursday's league match, the visiting Townsend Harris Hawks basketball team scored a decisive 63-18 triumph over the Richmond Hill Lions.

In their next game, the Hawks meet the Beach Channel Dolphins (Rockaway Park, NY) in a PSAL AAA Queens I match, on Monday, January 8. Townsend Harris will attempt to better on its 6-1 season record. The Dolphins enter the match with a 4-3 record after their 45-35 non-league loss to Metropolitan (Bronx, NY).

With the defeat, Richmond Hill moves to 1-5 on the year. The Lions host Springfield Gardens (Springfield Gardens, NY) to meet the Golden Eagles in a PSAL AAA Queens I match on Monday, January 8. The Golden Eagles enter the match with a record of 3-3. Springfield Gardens lost 44-39 in their recent league match against Van Buren (Queens Village, NY)