Phillips Academy Big Blues (Andover, MA) followers left the game happy Thursday as they witnessed their ice hockey team achieve victory over the visiting Kent School Lions (Kent, CT), 4-2 in a non-league match.

The Big Blues (1-0) will now prepare for their match against Choate Rosemary Hall School (Wallingford, CT). The Wild Boars enter the non-league match with a 0-0 record.

Next up, the Lions clash with the Hotchkiss School Bearcats (Lakeville, CT) in a non-league match, on Thursday, December 16. Kent School will attempt to improve on its 2-2 season record. The Bearcats enter the match with a 2-0 record after their 4-1 league win over Berkshire School (Sheffield, MA).