Watkins Glen Senecas (Watkins Glen, NY) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Newark Valley Cardinals (Newark Valley, NY), 55-43 in a league bout.

With the win, Watkins Glen upgrades its record to 2-1 on the season. The Senecas host Waverly (Waverly, NY) to clash with the Wolverines in a Section 4 Interscholastic - South Large bout on Monday, December 12. The Wolverines go into the bout with a record of 0-1. Waverly lost 59-51 in their recent non-league bout against Chenango Forks (Binghamton, NY)

Next up, the Cardinals clash with the Notre Dame Crusaders (Elmira, NY) in a Section 4 Interscholastic - South Large bout, on Tuesday, December 13. Newark Valley will attempt to upgrade on its 3-1 season record.