Lincoln Academy Eagles (Newcastle, ME) boosters left the game satisfied Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Mountain Valley Falcons (Rumford, ME), 45-39 in a league match.

With the victory, Lincoln Academy upgrades its record to 3-4 on the year. The Eagles host Belfast (Belfast, ME) to face the Lions in a non-league match on Tuesday, January 7. The Lions enter the match with a record of 5-3. Belfast lost 43-32 in their recent non-league match against Mount View (Thorndike, ME)

The Falcons now sport a 5-5 record. They put it on the line next when they host Madison for a non-league match on Thursday, January 9.