The Northwest Catholic Lions tipped the host Bristol Eastern Lancers basketball team by a final score of 49-48 in Friday's league game.

In their next game, the Lions face the Farmington River Hawks (Farmington, CT) in a Central Connecticut - West Colonial game, on Tuesday, January 30. Northwest Catholic will attempt to move on its 11-3 season record. The River Hawks enter the game with a 9-6 record after their 69-56 non-league win over Manchester (Manchester, CT).

With the defeat, Bristol Eastern moves to 10-4 on the year. The Lancers travel to Plainville (Plainville, CT) to face the Blue Devils in a Central Connecticut - West Colonial game on Monday, January 29. The Blue Devils enter the game with a record of 4-9. Plainville won 32-30 in their recent non-league game against Tolland (Tolland, CT)