Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Machias Bulldogs (Machias, ME) and the visiting Bangor Christian Patriots (Bangor, ME), saw Machias's basketball squad overcome Bangor Christian by a tally of 47-38.

With the victory, Machias improves its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Bulldogs host Shead (Eastport, ME) to confront the Tigers in a non-league challenge on Thursday, December 28. The Tigers come into the challenge with a record of 0-0.

Next up, the Patriots confront the Schenck Wolverines (East Millinocket, ME) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, January 4. Bangor Christian will attempt to improve on its 1-1 season record.