McDonogh Eagles (Owings Mills, MD) backers were pleased Saturday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Academy at Palumbo Griffin (Philadelphia, PA), 58-42 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, McDonogh upgrades its record to 5-3 on the campaign. The Eagles host Annapolis Area Christian (Severn, MD) to play the Eagles in a non-league bout on Tuesday, December 13. The Eagles come into the bout with a record of 0-6. Annapolis Area Christian lost 52-48 in their recent league bout against St. John's Catholic Prep (Buckeystown, MD)

Next up, the Griffin play the String Theory (Philadelphia, PA) in a Philadelphia Public - Liberty bout, on Tuesday, December 13. Academy at Palumbo will attempt to upgrade on its 0-2 season record. The come into the bout with a 1-0 record after their 65-47 non-league win over Mastery Charter North - Pickett (Philadelphia, PA).