Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Newington Nor'easters (Newington, CT) and the host East Lyme Vikings (East Lyme, CT), saw Newington's basketball squad overcome East Lyme by a tally of 68-53.

With the victory, Newington improves its record to 8-4 on the campaign. The Nor'easters host New Britain (New Britain, CT) to confront the Golden Hurricanes in a Central Connecticut - West Colonial challenge on Tuesday, January 31. The Golden Hurricanes come into the challenge with a record of 5-5.

Next up, the Vikings confront the Waterford Lancers (Waterford, CT) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 31. East Lyme will attempt to improve on its 4-9 season record. The Lancers come into the challenge with a 5-10 record after their 58-56 league loss to Norwich Free Academy (Norwich, CT).