North Country Union Falcons (Newport, VT) backers were in high spirits Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Mt. Abraham Eagles (Bristol, VT), 49-31 in a league bout.

With the win, North Country Union upgrades its record to 6-2 on the season. The Falcons host Milton (Milton, VT) to clash with the Yellowjackets in a Lake bout on Sunday, January 15. The Yellowjackets go into the bout with a record of 3-7. Milton lost 69-57 in their recent non-league bout against Enosburg Falls (Enosburg Falls, VT)

Next up, the Eagles clash with the Milton Yellowjackets (Milton, VT) in a Lake bout, on Wednesday, January 18. Mt. Abraham will attempt to upgrade on its 2-8 season record.