Academy for Innovative Education Aviators (Miami Springs, FL) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Cristo Rey Monarchs (North Miami, FL), 43-29 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Academy for Innovative Education upgrades its record to 2-2 on the season. The Aviators host Dade Christian (Miami, FL) to play the Crusaders in a non-league bout on Tuesday, December 12. The Crusaders go into the bout with a record of 0-2. Dade Christian lost 34-20 in their recent league bout against Sheridan Hills Christian (Hollywood, FL)

Next up, the Monarchs play the Academy for Innovative Education Aviators (Miami Springs, FL) in a non-league bout, on Monday, December 18. Cristo Rey will attempt to upgrade on its 0-1 season record.