In Thursday's non-league match, the visiting Piscataquis Pirates basketball team scored a tight 43-40 triumph over the Schenck Wolverines.

In their next game, the Pirates meet the Penobscot Valley Howlers (Howland, ME) in a C North match, on Monday, January 8. Piscataquis will attempt to better on its 2-4 season record. The Howlers enter the match with a 5-1 record after their 73-12 non-league win over Stearns (Millinocket, ME).

With the defeat, Schenck moves to 3-5 on the year. The Wolverines host Bangor Christian (Bangor, ME) to meet the Patriots in a D North match on Tuesday, January 9. The Patriots enter the match with a record of 6-4. Bangor Christian won 35-28 in their recent league match against Stearns (Millinocket, ME)