Van Buren Crusaders (Van Buren, ME) supporters left the game happy Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad run past the visiting Easton Bears (Easton, ME), 54-34 in a league match.

With the victory, Van Buren advances its record to 1-3 on the year. The Crusaders host Madawaska (Madawaska, ME) to face the Owls in a non-league match on Wednesday, December 18. The Owls enter the match with a record of 0-1. Madawaska lost 56-13 in their recent non-league match against Central Aroostook (Mars Hill, ME)

The Bears now own a 0-2 record. They put it on the line next when they host Fort Fairfield for a non-league match on Wednesday, December 18. Easton will face a Tigers squad coming off a 54-30 league loss to Fort Kent (Fort Kent, ME). The Tigers record now stands at 1-1.