Lawrence Academy Spartans (Groton, MA) fans left the game thrilled Thursday as they witnessed their ice hockey team achieve victory over the visiting New Hampton School Huskies (New Hampton, NH), 4-1 in a non-league match.

The Spartans (4-2) will now prepare for their match against Cushing Academy (Ashburnham, MA). The Penguins enter the non-league match with a 6-0 record. In their last match, Cushing Academy held off Canterbury School (New Milford, CT), 7-1, in a non-league match.

Next up, the Huskies encounter the Canterbury School Saints (New Milford, CT) in a non-league match, on Friday, December 30. New Hampton School will attempt to advance on its 5-6 season record. The Saints enter the match with a 3-6 record after their 7-1 non-league loss to Cushing Academy (Ashburnham, MA).