The Carthage Comets basketball team (Carthage, NY), was nudged 48-44 in Thursday's non-league battle with the visiting Schalmont Sabres (Schenectady, NY)

The Sabres now possess a 4-5 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Vernon-Verona-Sherrill for a non-league battle on Friday, December 29. Schalmont will confront a Red Devils team coming off a 51-41 non-league win over Cortland (Cortland, NY). The Red Devils record now stands at 3-3.

The Comets (6-3) will now prepare for their battle against Gloversville (Gloversville, NY). The Huskies/Dragons come into the non-league battle with a 4-4 record. In their last battle, Gloversville edged New Hartford (New Hartford, NY), 57-51, in a non-league battle.