The New Dorp Central Cougars basketball squad (Staten Island, NY), was nudged 64-62 in Monday's non-league battle with the host McKee Vo-Tech Seagulls (Staten Island, NY)

With the victory, McKee Vo-Tech advances its record to 6-2 on the year. The Seagulls host Eagle Academy (Staten Island, NY) to meet the in a non-league battle on Thursday, January 9. The enter the battle with a record of 5-7. Eagle Academy won 70-50 in their recent non-league battle against Washington (New York, NY)

The Central Cougars now own a 6-4 record. They put it on the line next when they host Tottenville for a PSAL 3A Staten Island battle on Thursday, January 9. New Dorp will meet a Pirates squad coming off a 60-54 league win over Petrides (Staten Island, NY). The Pirates record now stands at 7-3.