Madison Bulldogs (Madison, ME) boosters left the game satisfied Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Dirigo Cougars (Dixfield, ME), 50-48 in a league match.

With the victory, Madison upgrades its record to 3-3 on the year. The Bulldogs host Maranacook (Readfield, ME) to face the Black Bears in a non-league match on Thursday, January 2. The Black Bears enter the match with a record of 4-3. Maranacook lost 63-54 in their recent league match against Maine Central Institute (Pittsfield, ME)

The Cougars now sport a 4-3 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Hall-Dale for a C South match on Thursday, January 2. Dirigo will face a Bulldogs squad coming off a 55-37 league win over Winthrop (Winthrop, ME). The Bulldogs record now stands at 5-2.