Grace Christian Lions (Bennington, VT) boosters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad notch a victory over the host Leland & Gray Rebels (Townshend, VT), 61-44 in a league match.

With the victory, Grace Christian upgrades its record to 4-1 on the year. The Lions travel to Rivendell Academy (Orford, NH) to face the in a Southern Vermont - C match on Friday, January 3. The enter the match with a record of 1-4. Rivendell Academy won 42-37 in their recent non-league match against Sharon Academy (Sharon, VT)

The Rebels now sport a 0-4 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Poultney for a non-league match on Monday, December 30. Leland & Gray will battle a Blue Devils team coming off a 66-50 league loss to West Rutland (West Rutland, VT). The Blue Devils record now stands at 2-5.