Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Manchester Red Hawks (Manchester, CT) and the host Newington Nor'easters (Newington, CT), saw Manchester's basketball squad hold off Newington by a tally of 60-57.

With the victory, Manchester improves its record to 4-0 on the campaign. The Red Hawks travel to Lewis Mills (Burlington, CT) to confront the Spartans in a non-league challenge on Monday, January 8. The Spartans come into the challenge with a record of 4-2. Lewis Mills won 70-44 in their recent league challenge against Bristol Central (Bristol, CT)

Next up, the Nor'easters confront the Bristol Central Rams (Bristol, CT) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 9. Newington will attempt to improve on its 2-6 season record. The Rams come into the challenge with a 2-5 record after their 70-44 league loss to Lewis Mills (Burlington, CT).