Merrimack Valley The Pride (Penacook, NH) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the host Hollis-Brookline Cavaliers (Hollis, NH), 62-39 in a league bout.

With the victory, Merrimack Valley upgrades its record to 3-4 on the campaign. The The Pride host Stark (Weare, NH) to play the Generals in a Division II bout on Tuesday, January 9. The Generals come into the bout with a record of 2-5. Stark lost 66-40 in their recent league bout against Kennett (Conway, NH)

Next up, the Cavaliers play the Milford Spartans (Milford, NH) in a Division II bout, on Wednesday, January 10. Hollis-Brookline will attempt to upgrade on its 2-5 season record. The Spartans come into the bout with a 2-4 record after their 58-56 league loss to Lebanon (Lebanon, NH).