Northeastern Clinton Cougars (Champlain, NY) boosters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Ticonderoga Sentinels (Ticonderoga, NY), 52-46 in a league match.

With the victory, Northeastern Clinton upgrades its record to 2-2 on the year. The Cougars host Peru (Peru, NY) to face the Nighthawks in a Section 7 Champlain Valley I match on Tuesday, December 17. The Nighthawks enter the match with a record of 0-4. Peru lost 55-53 in their recent non-league match against Crown Point (Crown Point, NY)

The Sentinels now sport a 1-4 record. They put it on the line next when they host Moriah for a Section 7 Champlain Valley II match on Tuesday, December 17. Ticonderoga will face a Vikings squad coming off a 89-50 league win over Peru (Peru, NY). The Vikings record now stands at 2-0.