Fans at Monday's league challenge between the Jonesport-Beals Royals (Jonesport, ME) and the host Shead Tigers (Eastport, ME), saw Jonesport-Beals's basketball squad hold off Shead by a tally of 47-45.

With the victory, Jonesport-Beals improves its record to 4-4 on the campaign. The Royals host Bangor Christian (Bangor, ME) to play the Patriots in a D North battle on Friday, January 12. The Patriots come into the battle with a record of 6-5. Bangor Christian lost 48-30 in their recent league battle against Schenck (East Millinocket, ME)

The Tigers (1-7) will now prepare for their battle against Deer Isle-Stonington (Deer Isle, ME). The Mariners come into the D North battle with a 2-7 record.