The Esperanza Preparatory Academy basketball squad (New York, NY), was outscored 60-51 in Thursday's league battle with the host Harlem Village Academy Vipers (New York, NY)

With the victory, Harlem Village Academy advances its record to 3-1 on the year. The Vipers travel to Climate Justice (New York, NY) to meet the in a non-league battle on Thursday, January 2. The enter the battle with a record of 4-0.

The now own a 1-6 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Urban Assembly Global Commerce for a PSAL 1A Manhattan III battle on Friday, January 3.