Fans at Wednesday's league challenge between the John Bapst Memorial Crusaders (Bangor, ME) and the visiting Houlton Shiretowners (Houlton, ME), saw John Bapst Memorial's basketball squad overcome Houlton by a tally of 50-41.

With the victory, John Bapst Memorial improves its record to 1-7 on the campaign. The Crusaders host Hermon (Hermon, ME) to play the Hawks in a B North challenge on Thursday, January 4. The Hawks come into the challenge with a record of 3-4. Hermon lost 57-42 in their recent league challenge against Old Town (Old Town, ME)

Next up, the Shiretowners play the Ellsworth Eagles (Ellsworth, ME) in a B North challenge, on Saturday, January 6. Houlton will attempt to improve on its 2-7 season record. The Eagles come into the challenge with a 6-2 record after their 64-52 league loss to Old Town (Old Town, ME).