The Gompers Panthers basketball team (Bronx, NY), was nudged 49-48 in Friday's non-league battle with the host Taft Golden Eagles (Bronx, NY)

The Golden Eagles now possess a 6-7 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Lehman for a PSAL AAA Bronx battle on Tuesday, February 6. Taft will confront a Lions team coming off a 65-51 league loss to Bronx High School of Science (Bronx, NY). The Lions record now stands at 3-10.

The Panthers (7-7) will now prepare for their battle against Bronx High School of Science (Bronx, NY). The Wolverines come into the PSAL AAA Bronx battle with a 9-5 record. In their last battle, Bronx High School of Science edged Lehman (Bronx, NY), 65-51, in a league battle.