Derby Red Raiders (Derby, CT) backers were in high spirits Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Shepaug Valley Spartans (Washington, CT), 46-33 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Derby upgrades its record to 1-5 on the season. The Red Raiders travel to Hale Ray (Moodus, CT) to play the Noises in a non-league bout on Friday, December 29. The Noises go into the bout with a record of 2-3. Hale Ray won 51-15 in their recent non-league bout against O'Brien RVT (Ansonia, CT)

Next up, the Spartans play the O'Brien RVT Condors (Ansonia, CT) in a non-league bout, on Friday, December 29. Shepaug Valley will attempt to upgrade on its 1-5 season record. The Condors go into the bout with a 3-2 record after their 51-15 non-league loss to Hale Ray (Moodus, CT).