Fitch Falcons (Groton, CT) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host Windham Whippets (Willimantic, CT), 78-58 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Fitch upgrades its record to 6-2 on the campaign. The Falcons host North Branford (North Branford, CT) to play the Thunderbirds in a non-league bout on Saturday, January 14. The Thunderbirds come into the bout with a record of 4-5. North Branford won 58-26 in their recent league bout against Hale Ray (Moodus, CT)

Next up, the Whippets play the Ellington Knights (Ellington, CT) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, January 14. Windham will attempt to upgrade on its 5-5 season record. The Knights come into the bout with a 6-3 record after their 40-33 league win over Coventry (Coventry, CT).