Messalonskee Eagles (Oakland, ME) boosters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Cony Rams (Augusta, ME), 51-48 in a league match.

With the victory, Messalonskee upgrades its record to 11-2 on the year. The Eagles host Gardiner (Gardiner, ME) to face the Tigers in a A North match on Friday, January 17. The Tigers enter the match with a record of 7-5. Gardiner lost 51-44 in their recent league match against Hampden (Hampden, ME)

The Rams now sport a 5-7 record. They put it on the line next when they host Mt. Blue for a A North match on Friday, January 17. Cony will face a Cougars squad coming off a 71-45 league win over Skowhegan (Skowhegan, ME). The Cougars record now stands at 9-4.