Fans at Saturday's league challenge between the Machias Bulldogs (Machias, ME) and the host Sumner Tigers (East Sullivan, ME), saw Machias's basketball squad hold off Sumner by a count of 88-85.

With the victory, Machias upgrades its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Bulldogs travel to Jonesport-Beals (Jonesport, ME) to play the Royals in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, December 12. The Royals come into the challenge with a record of 0-0.

Next up, the Tigers play the Deer Isle-Stonington Mariners (Deer Isle, ME) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, December 12. Sumner will attempt to upgrade on its 0-1 season record.