Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Clinton Gaels (Clinton, MA) and the visiting Gardner Wildcats (Gardner, MA), saw Clinton's basketball squad hold off Gardner by a count of 39-34.

With the victory, Clinton upgrades its record to 3-2 on the campaign. The Gaels travel to Tahanto Regional (Boylston, MA) to play the Stags in a non-league challenge on Wednesday, January 4. The Stags come into the challenge with a record of 1-1.

Next up, the Wildcats play the South Lancaster Academy Crusaders (South Lancaster, MA) in a non-league challenge, on Wednesday, January 4. Gardner will attempt to upgrade on its 0-1 season record.