Manchester Red Hawks (Manchester, CT) backers were in high spirits Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting East Hartford Hornets (East Hartford, CT), 79-50 in a league bout.

With the win, Manchester upgrades its record to 3-0 on the season. The Red Hawks host East Catholic (Manchester, CT) to play the Eagles in a Central Connecticut - East Colonial bout on Thursday, December 22. The Eagles go into the bout with a record of 3-0.

Next up, the Hornets play the South Windsor Bobcats (South Windsor, CT) in a Central Connecticut - East Colonial bout, on Thursday, December 22. East Hartford will attempt to upgrade on its 0-2 season record. The Bobcats go into the bout with a 0-2 record after their 63-58 non-league loss to Hartford Public (Hartford, CT).