The Skowhegan River Hawks basketball squad (Skowhegan, ME), was crushed 71-45 in Tuesday's league battle with the host Mt. Blue Cougars (Farmington, ME)

With the victory, Mt. Blue advances its record to 9-4 on the year. The Cougars travel to Cony (Augusta, ME) to meet the Rams in a A North battle on Friday, January 17. The Rams enter the battle with a record of 5-7. Cony lost 51-48 in their recent league battle against Messalonskee (Oakland, ME)

The River Hawks now own a 1-11 record. They put it on the line next when they host Hampden for a A North battle on Thursday, January 16. Skowhegan will meet a Broncos squad coming off a 51-44 league win over Gardiner (Gardiner, ME). The Broncos record now stands at 9-3.