Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Fitch Falcons (Groton, CT) and the host Ledyard Colonels (Ledyard, CT), saw Fitch's basketball squad hold off Ledyard by a count of 43-42.

With the victory, Fitch upgrades its record to 6-5 on the campaign. The Falcons travel to Guilford (Guilford, CT) to play the Grizzlies in a non-league challenge on Saturday, January 13. The Grizzlies come into the challenge with a record of 3-5. Guilford won 55-53 in their recent non-league challenge against Lauralton Hall (Milford, CT)

Next up, the Colonels play the Enfield Eagles (Enfield, CT) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 16. Ledyard will attempt to upgrade on its 5-4 season record. The Eagles come into the challenge with a 5-6 record after their 51-48 non-league loss to Manchester (Manchester, CT).