In Saturday's non-league challenge, the host Jamaica Beavers basketball team scored a close 53-46 win over the John Adams Spartans.

The Beavers (1-4) will now prepare for their challenge against Epic South (Ozone Park, NY). The come into the PSAL 3A Queens III challenge with a 4-1 record. In their last challenge, Epic South edged Lane (Brooklyn, NY), 61-51, in a non-league challenge.

In their next game, the Spartans encounter the Beach Channel Dolphins (Rockaway Park, NY) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, December 16. John Adams will attempt to improve on its 2-3 season record. The Dolphins come into the challenge with a 2-3 record after their 56-50 league win over Hillcrest (Jamaica, NY).