Colchester Lakers (Colchester, VT) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host Missisquoi Valley Thunderbirds (Swanton, VT), 78-39 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Colchester upgrades its record to 1-0 on the season. The Lakers host Vergennes (Vergennes, VT) to play the Commodores in a non-league bout on Monday, December 11. The Commodores go into the bout with a record of 1-0. Vergennes won 54-47 in their recent non-league bout against Danville (Danville, VT)

Next up, the Thunderbirds play the Bellows Free Academy Bobwhites/Comets (St. Albans, VT) in a Lake bout, on Monday, December 11. Missisquoi Valley will attempt to upgrade on its 0-1 season record. The Bobwhites/Comets go into the bout with a 1-0 record after their 75-47 non-league win over Middlebury (Middlebury, VT).