South Bronx Phoenix (Bronx, NY) boosters left the game satisfied Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host KIPP NYC College Prep Bulldogs (New York, NY), 71-64 in a league match.

With the victory, South Bronx upgrades its record to 1-0 on the year. The Phoenix host Smith (Bronx, NY) to face the Warriors in a PSAL 2A Bronx match on Monday, December 2. The Warriors enter the match with a record of 0-1. Smith lost 65-47 in their recent league match against Hostos Lincoln Academy (Bronx, NY)

The Bulldogs now sport a 0-1 record. They put it on the line next when they host South Bronx Prep for a PSAL 2A Bronx match on Tuesday, December 3. KIPP NYC College Prep will face a Cougars squad coming off a 86-28 league win over Bronx United (Bronx, NY). The Cougars record now stands at 1-0.