Del Lago Academy Firebirds (Escondido, CA) supporters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Granite Hills Eagles (El Cajon, CA), 69-65 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Del Lago Academy advances its record to 17-14 on the year. The Firebirds travel to Tri-City Christian (Vista, CA) to face the Eagles in a non-league match on Thursday, February 27. The Eagles enter the match with a record of 19-9. Tri-City Christian won 79-55 in their recent non-league match against Escondido Charter (Escondido, CA)

The Eagles now own a 18-11 record.