Onteora Eagles (Boiceville, NY) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Rhinebeck Hawks (Rhinebeck, NY), 48-39 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Onteora upgrades its record to 9-5 on the season. The Eagles travel to Ellenville (Ellenville, NY) to play the Blue Devils in a non-league bout on Tuesday, February 6. The Blue Devils go into the bout with a record of 7-2. Ellenville won 50-42 in their recent non-league bout against Rhinebeck (Rhinebeck, NY)

Next up, the Hawks play the Pine Plains Bombers (Pine Plains, NY) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, February 6. Rhinebeck will attempt to upgrade on its 1-10 season record. The Bombers go into the bout with a 1-9 record after their 77-50 non-league loss to Highland (Highland, NY).