Southington Blue Knights (Southington, CT) backers were pleased Saturday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the visiting Hartford Public Owls (Hartford, CT), 79-43 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Southington upgrades its record to 5-0 on the campaign. The Blue Knights host Conard (West Hartford, CT) to play the Red Wolves in a Central Connecticut - West Colonial bout on Tuesday, January 2. The Red Wolves come into the bout with a record of 1-3. Conard lost 111-48 in their recent league bout against Northwest Catholic (West Hartford, CT)

Next up, the Owls play the Windsor Warriors (Windsor, CT) in a Central Connecticut - North Patriot bout, on Wednesday, January 3. Hartford Public will attempt to upgrade on its 0-5 season record. The Warriors come into the bout with a 6-0 record after their 90-80 non-league win over St. Bernard (Uncasville, CT).