Islesboro Central Eagles (Islesboro, ME) backers were in high spirits Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Vinalhaven Vikings (Vinalhaven, ME), 44-31 in a league bout.

With the win, Islesboro Central upgrades its record to 7-5 on the season. The Eagles travel to Forest Hills (Jackman, ME) to meet the Tigers in a D South match on Wednesday, January 24. The Tigers enter the match with a record of 9-3. Forest Hills won 50-49 in their recent non-league match against Carrabec (North Anson, ME)

With the defeat, Vinalhaven moves to 2-7 on the year. The Vikings host Pine Tree Academy (Freeport, ME) to meet the Breakers in a D South match on Thursday, January 25. The Breakers enter the match with a record of 5-4. Pine Tree Academy lost 42-26 in their recent non-league match against Sacopee Valley (Cornish, ME)