Bristol Eastern Lancers (Bristol, CT) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Bristol Central Rams (Bristol, CT), 49-44 in a league bout.

With the victory, Bristol Eastern upgrades its record to 2-1 on the campaign. The Lancers host Simsbury (Simsbury, CT) to play the Trojans in a non-league bout on Thursday, December 29. The Trojans come into the bout with a record of 4-0. Simsbury won 63-49 in their recent non-league bout against South Windsor (South Windsor, CT)

Next up, the Rams play the South Windsor Bobcats (South Windsor, CT) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, December 29. Bristol Central will attempt to upgrade on its 1-3 season record. The Bobcats come into the bout with a 0-4 record after their 63-49 non-league loss to Simsbury (Simsbury, CT).