In Thursday's league match, the host Kearsarge Cougars basketball team scored a good 60-40 triumph over the Newport Tigers.

In their next game, the Cougars meet the Stevens Cardinals (Claremont, NH) in a Division III match, on Saturday, January 20. Kearsarge will attempt to move on its 6-3 season record. The Cardinals enter the match with a 3-6 record after their 58-42 non-league loss to Hopkinton (Contoocook, NH).

With the defeat, Newport moves to 4-6 on the year. The Tigers host Hinsdale (Hinsdale, NH) to meet the Pacers in a non-league match on Monday, January 22. The Pacers enter the match with a record of 4-5. Hinsdale won 66-27 in their recent league match against Wilton-Lyndeborough (Wilton, NH)