Rocky Point Eagles (Rocky Point, NY) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Islip Buccaneers (Islip, NY), 48-43 in a league bout.

With the win, Rocky Point upgrades its record to 7-3 on the season. The Eagles host Harborfields (Greenlawn, NY) to clash with the Tornadoes in a Section 11 A-5 bout on Saturday, January 22. The Tornadoes go into the bout with a record of 5-3. Harborfields won 56-34 in their recent league bout against Sayville (Sayville, NY)

Next up, the Buccaneers clash with the Amityville Memorial Warriors (Amityville, NY) in a Section 11 A-5 bout, on Saturday, January 22. Islip will attempt to upgrade on its 3-8 season record. The Warriors go into the bout with a 2-2 record after their 76-59 league loss to Rocky Point (Rocky Point, NY).