Burr & Burton Bulldogs (Manchester, VT) supporters left the game satisfied Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Otter Valley Otters (Brandon, VT), 51-45 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Burr & Burton advances its record to 6-6 on the year. The Bulldogs host West Rutland (West Rutland, VT) to face the Golden Horde in a non-league match on Wednesday, January 22. The Golden Horde enter the match with a record of 8-0. West Rutland won 67-32 in their recent non-league match against White River Valley (Royalton, VT)

The Otters now own a 1-7 record. They put it on the line next when they host Hartford for a non-league match on Saturday, January 18. Otter Valley will face a Hurricanes squad coming off a 58-52 non-league loss to Oxbow (Bradford, VT). The Hurricanes record now stands at 6-2.