Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Madison Bulldogs (Madison, ME) and the host Hall-Dale Bulldogs (Farmingdale, ME), saw Madison's basketball squad hold off Hall-Dale by a tally of 46-41.

With the victory, Madison improves its record to 5-0 on the campaign. The Bulldogs host Dirigo (Dixfield, ME) to confront the Cougars in a C South challenge on Thursday, January 4. The Cougars come into the challenge with a record of 4-0.

Next up, the Bulldogs confront the Lisbon Greyhounds (Lisbon Falls, ME) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, January 4. Hall-Dale will attempt to improve on its 2-3 season record. The Greyhounds come into the challenge with a 0-6 record after their 71-50 non-league loss to St. Dominic (Lewiston, ME).