In Friday's league outing, the Deering Rams (Portland, ME) basketball squad nipped the visiting Sanford Spartans (Sanford, ME), by a count of 48-44.

With the win, Deering upgrades its record to 1-2 on the season. The Rams travel to Portland (Portland, ME) to play the Bulldogs in a non-league bout on Tuesday, December 19. The Bulldogs go into the bout with a record of 3-0. Portland won 53-49 in their recent league bout against Edward Little (Auburn, ME)

Next up, the Spartans play the Edward Little Red Eddies (Auburn, ME) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, December 19. Sanford will attempt to upgrade on its 1-2 season record. The Red Eddies go into the bout with a 1-4 record after their 53-49 league loss to Portland (Portland, ME).