Shea Raiders (Pawtucket, RI) backers were in high spirits Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Coventry Oakers (Coventry, RI), 39-37 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Shea upgrades its record to 3-2 on the season. The Raiders host Woonsocket (Woonsocket, RI) to play the Villa Novans in a non-league bout on Friday, January 6. The Villa Novans go into the bout with a record of 1-5. Woonsocket lost 70-22 in their recent league bout against Coventry (Coventry, RI)

Next up, the Oakers play the Woonsocket Villa Novans (Woonsocket, RI) in a Division 2 bout, on Wednesday, January 4. Coventry will attempt to upgrade on its 1-4 season record. The Villa Novans go into the bout with a 1-4 record after their 59-6 league loss to Chariho (Wood River Junction, RI).