Forest Hills Rangers (Forest Hills, NY) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Francis Lewis Patriots (Fresh Meadows, NY), 73-64 in a league bout.

With the win, Forest Hills upgrades its record to 1-0 on the season. The Rangers travel to Cardozo (Bayside, NY) to play the Judges in a PSAL AAAA Queens I bout on Tuesday, December 5. The Judges go into the bout with a record of 0-0.

Next up, the Patriots play the Bowne Wildcats (Flushing, NY) in a PSAL AAAA Queens I bout, on Tuesday, December 5. Francis Lewis will attempt to upgrade on its 0-1 season record. The Wildcats go into the bout with a 2-0 record after their 84-73 non-league win over St. Mary's (Manhasset, NY).