Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Maranacook Black Bears (Readfield, ME) and the host Monmouth Academy Mustangs (Monmouth, ME), saw Maranacook's basketball squad overcome Monmouth Academy by a tally of 43-32.

With the victory, Maranacook improves its record to 1-1 on the campaign. The Black Bears travel to Maine Central Institute (Pittsfield, ME) to play the Huskies in a B North challenge on Tuesday, December 12. The Huskies come into the challenge with a record of 1-0. Maine Central Institute won 50-24 in their recent league challenge against Winslow (Winslow, ME)

Next up, the Mustangs play the Old Orchard Beach Seagulls (Old Orchard Beach, ME) in a C South challenge, on Tuesday, December 12. Monmouth Academy will attempt to improve on its 0-1 season record. The Seagulls come into the challenge with a 1-0 record after their 37-32 league win over Sacopee Valley (Cornish, ME).