LaSalle Royal Lions (Miami, FL) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Hebrew Academy Warriors (Miami Beach, FL), 71-65 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, LaSalle upgrades its record to 6-1 on the campaign. The Royal Lions host Mater Academy Charter (Hialeah Gardens, FL) to play the Lions in a non-league bout on Monday, December 19. The Lions come into the bout with a record of 0-7.

Next up, the Warriors play the Scheck Hillel Community School Lions (North Miami Beach, FL) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, December 15. Hebrew Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 4-3 season record. The Lions come into the bout with a 0-3 record after their 52-44 non-league loss to International Studies (Miami, FL).