In Thursday's non-league match, the visiting Houlton Shiretowners basketball team scored a decisive 54-29 triumph over the Belfast Lions.

In their next game, the Shiretowners meet the Presque Isle Wildcats (Presque Isle, ME) in a B North match, on Saturday, December 31. Houlton will attempt to move on its 2-2 season record. The Wildcats enter the match with a 3-4 record after their 58-40 league loss to Winslow (Winslow, ME).

With the defeat, Belfast moves to 0-6 on the year. The Lions host Medomak Valley (Waldoboro, ME) to meet the Panthers in a non-league match on Tuesday, January 3. The Panthers enter the match with a record of 6-1. Medomak Valley won 63-58 in their recent non-league match against Mount View (Thorndike, ME)