Bristol Central Rams (Bristol, CT) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Maloney Spartans (Meriden, CT), 49-43 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Bristol Central upgrades its record to 1-1 on the campaign. The Rams host Tolland (Tolland, CT) to play the Eagles in a non-league bout on Monday, December 19. The Eagles come into the bout with a record of 1-1. Tolland won 36-23 in their recent non-league bout against Hartford Public (Hartford, CT)

Next up, the Spartans play the Norwalk Bears (Norwalk, CT) in a non-league bout, on Monday, December 19. Maloney will attempt to upgrade on its 0-2 season record. The Bears come into the bout with a 2-0 record after their 36-8 non-league win over New Milford (New Milford, CT).