Kearsarge Cougars (North Sutton, NH) supporters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the host Newport Tigers (Newport, NH), 72-47 in a league match.

With the victory, Kearsarge advances its record to 1-0 on the year. The Cougars travel to Prospect Mountain (Alton, NH) to face the Timberwolves in a Division III match on Monday, December 16. The Timberwolves enter the match with a record of 0-1. Prospect Mountain lost 59-55 in their recent league match against Newfound Regional (Bristol, NH)

The Tigers now own a 0-1 record. They put it on the line next when they host Fall Mountain for a Division III match on Tuesday, December 17. Newport will face a Wildcats squad coming off a 79-47 league loss to Campbell (Litchfield, NH). The Wildcats record now stands at 0-1.