In Thursday's league match, the visiting Colchester Lakers basketball team scored a tight 61-57 triumph over the Mt. Mansfield Cougars.

In their next game, the Lakers meet the Burlington Seahorses (Burlington, VT) in a Metro match, on Monday, February 5. Colchester will attempt to move on its 7-9 season record. The Seahorses enter the match with a 9-8 record after their 75-70 non-league win over Bellows Free Academy (St. Albans, VT).

With the defeat, Mt. Mansfield moves to 4-12 on the year. The Cougars travel to St. Johnsbury Academy (St. Johnsbury, VT) to meet the Hilltoppers in a Metro match on Tuesday, February 6. The Hilltoppers enter the match with a record of 13-3. St. Johnsbury Academy lost 79-64 in their recent league match against Rice Memorial (South Burlington, VT)