Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Washington Academy Raiders (East Machias, ME) and the visiting Bucksport Golden Bucks (Bucksport, ME), saw Washington Academy's basketball squad overcome Bucksport by a tally of 56-45.

With the victory, Washington Academy improves its record to 6-8 on the campaign. The Raiders host Houlton (Houlton, ME) to confront the Shiretowners in a challenge on Saturday, January 28. The Shiretowners come into the challenge with a record of 3-4. Houlton won 44-39 in their recent non-league challenge against Belfast (Belfast, ME)

Next up, the Golden Bucks confront the John Bapst Memorial Crusaders (Bangor, ME) in a B North challenge, on Saturday, January 28. Bucksport will attempt to improve on its 4-8 season record. The Crusaders come into the challenge with a 4-11 record after their 57-51 league win over Orono (Orono, ME).