In Wednesday's non-league match, the visiting Hazen Wildcats basketball team scored a tight 48-44 triumph over the Lake Region Rangers.

In their next game, the Wildcats meet the Thetford Academy Panthers (Thetford, VT) in a non-league match, on Friday, January 5. Hazen will attempt to move on its 5-0 season record. The Panthers enter the match with a 6-0 record after their 48-34 non-league win over Peoples Academy (Morrisville, VT).

With the defeat, Lake Region moves to 5-2 on the year. The Rangers travel to Missisquoi Valley (Swanton, VT) to meet the Thunderbirds in a non-league match on Saturday, January 6. The Thunderbirds enter the match with a record of 2-5. Missisquoi Valley won 43-39 in their recent non-league match against Richford (Richford, VT)