Gilbert Yellowjackets (Winsted, CT) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host Litchfield Cowboys (Litchfield, CT), 48-34 in a league bout.

With the victory, Gilbert upgrades its record to 5-2 on the campaign. The Yellowjackets host Northwestern Regional (Winsted, CT) to play the Highlanders in a Berkshire bout on Thursday, January 4. The Highlanders come into the bout with a record of 4-1. Northwestern Regional won 52-41 in their recent league bout against Nonnewaug (Woodbury, CT)

Next up, the Cowboys play the Wamogo Warriors (Litchfield, CT) in a Berkshire bout, on Friday, January 5. Litchfield will attempt to upgrade on its 2-4 season record. The Warriors come into the bout with a 2-5 record after their 66-25 non-league loss to Housatonic-Wamogo (Falls Village, CT).