Gaynor (Brooklyn, NY) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Van Arsdale Cardinals (Brooklyn, NY), 54-53 in a league bout.

With the win, Gaynor upgrades its record to 7-7 on the season. The host Bedford Academy (Brooklyn, NY) to clash with the in a PSAL AAA Brooklyn III bout on Monday, February 5. The go into the bout with a record of 8-6. Bedford Academy won 105-55 in their recent league bout against Grand Street Campus (Brooklyn, NY)

Next up, the Cardinals clash with the Eagle Academy (Staten Island, NY) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, February 3. Van Arsdale will attempt to upgrade on its 4-9 season record. The go into the bout with a 4-13 record after their 74-65 league win over Washington (New York, NY).