Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Cardinal Hayes Cardinals (Bronx, NY) and the visiting Albany Academy for Boys Cadets (Albany, NY), saw Cardinal Hayes's basketball squad hold off Albany Academy for Boys by a count of 80-78.

With the victory, Cardinal Hayes upgrades its record to 12-10 on the campaign. The Cardinals travel to Monsignor Scanlan (Bronx, NY) to play the Crusaders in a Catholic AA - New York challenge on Tuesday, February 13. The Crusaders come into the challenge with a record of 8-7. Monsignor Scanlan won 89-79 in their recent league challenge against St. Raymond Boys (Bronx, NY)

Next up, the Cadets play the Christian Brothers Academy Brothers (Albany, NY) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, February 15. Albany Academy for Boys will attempt to upgrade on its 13-4 season record. The Brothers come into the challenge with a 10-9 record after their 39-33 league loss to Shenendehowa (Clifton Park, NY).