Ledyard Colonels (Ledyard, CT) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Fitch Falcons (Groton, CT), 57-53 in a league bout.

With the victory, Ledyard upgrades its record to 8-6 on the campaign. The Colonels host Newington (Newington, CT) to play the Nor'easters in a non-league bout on Thursday, January 26. The Nor'easters come into the bout with a record of 10-3. Newington won 65-45 in their recent non-league bout against Enfield (Enfield, CT)

Next up, the Falcons play the Valley Regional Warriors (Deep River, CT) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, January 26. Fitch will attempt to improve on its 9-4 season record. The Warriors come into the battle with a 11-2 record after their 68-11 league win over Hale Ray (Moodus, CT).