Middle College Panthers (Queens, NY) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Queens Tech (Long Island City, NY), 34-27 in a league bout.

With the victory, Middle College upgrades its record to 2-9 on the campaign. The Panthers host Maspeth (Maspeth, NY) to play the in a PSAL AAA Queens II bout on Tuesday, February 6. The come into the bout with a record of 9-2.

Next up, the play the Grover Cleveland Presidents (Buffalo, NY) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, February 6. Queens Tech will attempt to upgrade on its 1-10 season record. The Presidents come into the bout with a 5-7 record after their 36-32 non-league loss to Bryant (Queens, NY).