In Friday's non-league match, the visiting Sumner Tigers basketball team scored a tight 50-46 triumph over the Jonesport-Beals Royals.

In their next game, the Tigers meet the George Stevens Academy Eagles (Blue Hill, ME) in a C North match, on Wednesday, January 4. Sumner will attempt to move on its 4-1 season record. The Eagles enter the match with a 4-2 record after their 76-40 league win over Central (East Corinth, ME).

With the defeat, Jonesport-Beals moves to 2-4 on the year. The Royals travel to Bangor Christian (Bangor, ME) to meet the Patriots in a D North match on Tuesday, January 3. The Patriots enter the match with a record of 4-1. Bangor Christian won 53-45 in their recent non-league match against Stearns (Millinocket, ME)