Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Bunnell Bulldogs (Stratford, CT) and the host Joel Barlow Falcons (Redding, CT), saw Bunnell's basketball squad overcome Joel Barlow by a tally of 72-57.

With the victory, Bunnell improves its record to 4-1 on the campaign. The Bulldogs host Pomperaug (Southbury, CT) to confront the Panthers in a Southwest challenge on Monday, January 9. The Panthers come into the challenge with a record of 1-4. Pomperaug lost 68-42 in their recent league challenge against Kolbe-Cathedral (Bridgeport, CT)

Next up, the Falcons confront the Masuk Panthers (Monroe, CT) in a Southwest challenge, on Monday, January 9. Joel Barlow will attempt to improve on its 1-7 season record. The Panthers come into the challenge with a 5-2 record after their 50-44 league win over Stratford (Stratford, CT).