Fans at Monday's league challenge between the Deering Rams (Portland, ME) and the visiting Westbrook Blue Blazes (Westbrook, ME), saw Deering's basketball squad hold off Westbrook by a tally of 31-27.

With the victory, Deering improves its record to 5-6 on the campaign. The Rams host Brunswick (Brunswick, ME) to confront the Dragons in a A South challenge on Thursday, January 18. The Dragons come into the challenge with a record of 11-1. Brunswick won 58-23 in their recent league challenge against Falmouth (Falmouth, ME)

Next up, the Blue Blazes confront the Mt. Ararat Eagles (Topsham, ME) in a A South challenge, on Friday, January 19. Westbrook will attempt to improve on its 4-9 season record. The Eagles come into the challenge with a 9-2 record after their 54-12 league win over Greely (Cumberland Center, ME).