Houlton Shiretowners (Houlton, ME) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host John Bapst Memorial Crusaders (Bangor, ME), 51-43 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Houlton upgrades its record to 1-2 on the season. The Shiretowners travel to Belfast (Belfast, ME) to clash with the Lions in a non-league bout on Thursday, December 29. The Lions go into the bout with a record of 0-4.

Next up, the Crusaders clash with the Hermon Hawks (Hermon, ME) in a B North bout, on Tuesday, December 27. John Bapst Memorial will attempt to upgrade on its 0-6 season record. The Hawks go into the bout with a 1-2 record after their 54-43 league loss to Bucksport (Bucksport, ME).