Xavier Falcons (Middletown, CT) backers were in high spirits Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Shelton Gaels (Shelton, CT), 50-39 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Xavier upgrades its record to 5-1 on the season. The Falcons host Law (Milford, CT) to play the Lawmen in a non-league bout on Friday, January 5. The Lawmen go into the bout with a record of 2-4. Law won 51-50 in their recent league bout against East Haven (East Haven, CT)

Next up, the Gaels play the East Haven Yellowjackets (East Haven, CT) in a non-league bout, on Friday, January 5. Shelton will attempt to upgrade on its 1-4 season record. The Yellowjackets go into the bout with a 4-1 record after their 51-50 league loss to Law (Milford, CT).