Washington Academy Raiders (East Machias, ME) boosters left the game satisfied Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Mount Desert Island Trojans (Mount Desert, ME), 38-31 in a league match.

With the victory, Washington Academy upgrades its record to 7-7 on the year. The Raiders host Presque Isle (Presque Isle, ME) to face the Wildcats in a B North match on Monday, January 20. The Wildcats enter the match with a record of 8-6. Presque Isle lost 45-34 in their recent league match against Old Town (Old Town, ME)

The Trojans now sport a 7-5 record. They put it on the line next when they host John Bapst Memorial for a B North match on Saturday, January 18. Mount Desert Island will face a Crusaders squad coming off a 57-47 league loss to Washington Academy (East Machias, ME). The Crusaders record now stands at 6-3.