Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Bristol Central Rams (Bristol, CT) and the visiting Maloney Spartans (Meriden, CT), saw Bristol Central's basketball squad hold off Maloney by a tally of 51-47.

With the victory, Bristol Central improves its record to 4-5 on the campaign. The Rams host Avon (Avon, CT) to play the Falcons in a Central Connecticut - West Colonial challenge on Tuesday, January 17. The Falcons come into the challenge with a record of 1-6.

Next up, the Spartans play the Ludlowe Falcons (Fairfield, CT) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, January 14. Maloney will attempt to improve on its 3-3 season record. The Falcons come into the challenge with a 3-4 record after their 47-44 league loss to Norwalk (Norwalk, CT).