Bethlehem Central Eagles (Delmar, NY) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Ballston Spa Scotties (Ballston Spa, NY), 67-56 in a league bout.

With the win, Bethlehem Central upgrades its record to 8-3 on the season. The Eagles travel to Shaker (Latham, NY) to clash with the Bison in a Section 2 Suburban - Blue bout on Tuesday, January 9. The Bison go into the bout with a record of 9-0. Shaker won 64-42 in their recent league bout against Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake (Burnt Hills, NY)

Next up, the Scotties clash with the Schenectady Patriots (Schenectady, NY) in a Section 2 Suburban - Gray bout, on Tuesday, January 9. Ballston Spa will attempt to upgrade on its 4-7 season record. The Patriots go into the bout with a 6-5 record after their 70-67 league loss to Christian Brothers Academy (Albany, NY).