John Jay Patriots (Hopewell Junction, NY) supporters left the game happy Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the visiting Ketcham The Storm (Wappingers Falls, NY), 68-65 in a non-league match.

With the victory, John Jay advances its record to 2-0 on the year. The Patriots host Carmel (Carmel, NY) to meet the Rams in a Section 1 Conference 1A match on Monday, January 13. The Rams enter the match with a record of 2-4.

The The Storm now own a 0-2 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Carmel for a Section 1 Conference 1A match on Friday, January 17.