Francis Lewis Patriots (Fresh Meadows, NY) backers were pleased Wednesday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the visiting Newtown Pioneers (Elmhurst, NY), 44-12 in a league bout.

With the victory, Francis Lewis upgrades its record to 1-1 on the campaign. The Patriots host Bowne (Flushing, NY) to play the Wildcats in a non-league bout on Monday, December 11. The Wildcats come into the bout with a record of 1-0.

Next up, the Pioneers play the Flushing Red Devils (Flushing, NY) in a PSAL AAAA Queens I bout, on Monday, December 11. Newtown will attempt to upgrade on its 1-1 season record. The Red Devils come into the bout with a 2-0 record after their 55-28 league win over Long Island City (Long Island City, NY).