Fans at Wednesday's league challenge between the Hillcrest Hawks (Jamaica, NY) and the visiting John Adams Spartans (Ozone Park, NY), saw Hillcrest's basketball squad hold off John Adams by a tally of 46-43.

With the victory, Hillcrest improves its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Hawks travel to Bayside (Bayside, NY) to confront the Commodores in a PSAL AAAA Queens II challenge on Monday, December 4. The Commodores come into the challenge with a record of 2-0. Bayside won 56-37 in their recent league challenge against Lane (Brooklyn, NY)

Next up, the Spartans confront the Jamaica Beavers (Jamaica, NY) in a PSAL AAAA Queens II challenge, on Monday, December 4. John Adams will attempt to improve on its 0-1 season record. The Beavers come into the challenge with a 1-0 record after their 44-40 league win over Cardozo (Bayside, NY).