Fans at Wednesday's non-league challenge between the Harwood Highlanders (Moretown, VT) and the host North Country Union Falcons (Newport, VT), saw Harwood's basketball squad hold off North Country Union by a tally of 66-64.

With the victory, Harwood improves its record to 5-2 on the campaign. The Highlanders travel to Lyndon Institute (Lyndon Center, VT) to confront the Vikings in a Capital challenge on Friday, January 5. The Vikings come into the challenge with a record of 2-4.

Next up, the Falcons confront the Enosburg Falls Hornets (Enosburg Falls, VT) in a Mountain challenge, on Friday, January 5. North Country Union will attempt to improve on its 5-2 season record. The Hornets come into the challenge with a 0-7 record after their 60-57 non-league loss to Mt. St. Joseph Academy (Rutland, VT).