Gray-New Gloucester Patriots (Gray, ME) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Mt. Ararat Eagles (Topsham, ME), 30-29 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Gray-New Gloucester upgrades its record to 1-0 on the season. The Patriots host Lake Region (Naples, ME) to clash with the Lakers in a non-league bout on Thursday, December 21. The Lakers go into the bout with a record of 0-0.

Next up, the Eagles clash with the Marshwood Hawks (South Berwick, ME) in a non-league bout, on Friday, December 15. Mt. Ararat will attempt to upgrade on its 0-2 season record. The Hawks go into the bout with a 1-1 record after their 30-27 non-league win over Sanford (Sanford, ME).