Maspeth (Maspeth, NY) backers were in high spirits Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Academy of American Studies Eagles (Queens, NY), 60-52 in a league bout.

With the win, Maspeth upgrades its record to 5-1 on the season. The travel to Scholars Academy (Queens, NY) to clash with the in a non-league bout on Wednesday, January 3. The go into the bout with a record of 3-2.

Next up, the Eagles clash with the Townsend Harris Hawks (Flushing, NY) in a PSAL AA Queens bout, on Friday, December 22. Academy of American Studies will attempt to upgrade on its 5-1 season record. The Hawks go into the bout with a 4-2 record after their 51-48 league win over Queens Tech (Long Island City, NY).