Academy of Careers & Exploration Eagle (Helendale, CA) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host Baker Braves (Baker, CA), 29-18 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Academy of Careers & Exploration upgrades its record to 2-4 on the campaign. The Eagle host Academy for Academic Excellence (Apple Valley, CA) to play the Knights in a non-league bout on Monday, December 18. The Knights come into the bout with a record of 3-3. Academy for Academic Excellence lost 45-31 in their recent non-league bout against Barstow (Barstow, CA)

Next up, the Braves play the Trona Tornadoes (Trona, CA) in a Hi-Lo bout, on Tuesday, January 9. Baker will attempt to upgrade on its 4-2 season record. The Tornadoes come into the bout with a 0-4 record after their 54-8 non-league loss to Mammoth (Mammoth Lakes, CA).