Career Magnet Panthers (New Haven, CT) boosters left the game satisfied Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Guilford Grizzlies (Guilford, CT), 45-41 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Career Magnet upgrades its record to 3-6 on the year. The Panthers host Shelton (Shelton, CT) to face the Gaels in a Southern Connecticut - Housatonic match on Monday, February 3. The Gaels enter the match with a record of 1-7. Shelton lost 44-24 in their recent non-league match against Lauralton Hall (Milford, CT)

The Grizzlies now sport a 4-8 record. They put it on the line next when they host Lauralton Hall for a non-league match on Tuesday, February 4. Guilford will face a Crusaders squad coming off a 44-24 non-league win over Shelton (Shelton, CT). The Crusaders record now stands at 2-7.