In Thursday's non-league match, the visiting Pinkerton Astros basketball team scored a tight 61-55 triumph over the Windham Jaguars.

In their next game, the Astros meet the Spaulding Red Raiders (Rochester, NH) in a Division I match, on Tuesday, January 3. Pinkerton will attempt to better on its 7-0 season record. The Red Raiders enter the match with a 0-3 record after their 50-45 league loss to Timberlane (Plaistow, NH).

With the defeat, Windham moves to 2-4 on the year. The Jaguars host Winnacunnet (Hampton, NH) to meet the Warriors in a Division I match on Friday, January 6. The Warriors enter the match with a record of 4-1. Winnacunnet lost 57-52 in their recent league match against Timberlane (Plaistow, NH)