Schenectady Patriots (Schenectady, NY) backers were in high spirits Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Mekeel Christian Academy Lions (Schenectady, NY), 46-43 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Schenectady upgrades its record to 2-13 on the season. The Patriots travel to Averill Park (Averill Park, NY) to play the Warriors in a Section 2 Suburban bout on Friday, February 3. The Warriors go into the bout with a record of 14-2. Averill Park won 56-40 in their recent league bout against Bethlehem Central (Delmar, NY)

Next up, the Lions play the Loudonville Christian Eagles (Loudonville, NY) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, February 2. Mekeel Christian Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 0-7 season record. The Eagles go into the bout with a 0-6 record after their 71-22 non-league loss to Stillwater (Stillwater, NY).