Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Derryfield Cougars (Manchester, NH) and the visiting Newmarket Mules (Newmarket, NH), saw Derryfield's basketball squad overcome Newmarket by a tally of 71-52.

With the victory, Derryfield improves its record to 7-4 on the campaign. The Cougars travel to Mascenic Regional (New Ipswich, NH) to confront the Vikings in a non-league challenge on Wednesday, February 1. The Vikings come into the challenge with a record of 2-5. Mascenic Regional won 58-51 in their recent non-league challenge against Woodsville (Woodsville, NH)

Next up, the Mules confront the Portsmouth Christian Academy Eagles (Dover, NH) in a Division IV challenge, on Tuesday, January 31. Newmarket will attempt to improve on its 6-6 season record. The Eagles come into the challenge with a 5-8 record after their 67-16 league win over Mount Royal Academy (Sunapee, NH).