In Friday's non-league match, the host Hamer basketball team scored a tight 61-58 triumph over the KIPP NYC College Prep Bulldogs.

In their next game, the meet the South Bronx Phoenix (Bronx, NY) in a PSAL AA Bronx match, on Monday, January 8. Hamer will attempt to move on its 6-1 season record. The Phoenix enter the match with a 4-4 record after their 71-38 league win over Hostos Lincoln Academy (Bronx, NY).

Next up, the Bulldogs confront the Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Bronx, NY) in a PSAL AA Bronx challenge, on Monday, January 8. KIPP NYC College Prep will attempt to improve on its 5-3 season record. The come into the challenge with a 1-7 record after their 69-42 league loss to South Bronx Prep (Bronx, NY).