Trinity Pioneers (Manchester, NH) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Keene Blackbirds (Keene, NH), 62-56 in a league bout.

With the win, Trinity upgrades its record to 2-1 on the season. The Pioneers host Manchester Memorial (Manchester, NH) to clash with the Crusaders in a Division I bout on Tuesday, January 3. The Crusaders go into the bout with a record of 1-2. Manchester Memorial won 56-55 in their recent league bout against Merrimack (Merrimack, NH)

Next up, the Blackbirds clash with the Concord Crimson Tide (Concord, NH) in a Division I bout, on Tuesday, January 3. Keene will attempt to upgrade on its 1-2 season record.