Kearsarge Cougars (North Sutton, NH) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Raymond Rams (Raymond, NH), 55-41 in a league bout.

With the win, Kearsarge upgrades its record to 10-3 on the season. The Cougars travel to Winnisquam (Tilton, NH) to clash with the Bears in a Division III bout on Tuesday, January 30. The Bears go into the bout with a record of 5-7. Winnisquam lost 45-34 in their recent league bout against Fall Mountain (Langdon, NH)

Next up, the Rams clash with the St. Thomas Aquinas Saints (Dover, NH) in a Division III bout, on Tuesday, January 30. Raymond will attempt to upgrade on its 6-6 season record. The Saints go into the bout with a 12-1 record after their 62-48 non-league win over Derryfield (Manchester, NH).