Northeast Early College Raiders (Austin, TX) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Liberal Arts & Science Academy - Austin Raptors (Austin, TX), 60-50 in a league bout.

With the win, Northeast Early College upgrades its record to 7-7 on the season. The Raiders host Eastside Early College (Austin, TX) to play the Panthers in a 5A Region III District 24 bout on Wednesday, December 21. The Panthers go into the bout with a record of 2-9. Eastside Early College lost 79-37 in their recent league bout against McCallum (Austin, TX)

Next up, the Raptors play the LBJ Austin Jaguars (Austin, TX) in a 5A Region III District 24 bout, on Wednesday, December 21. Liberal Arts & Science Academy - Austin will attempt to upgrade on its 8-5 season record.