Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Montville Wolves (Oakdale, CT) and the host Putnam Clippers (Putnam, CT), saw Montville's basketball squad hold off Putnam by a tally of 53-46.

With the victory, Montville improves its record to 9-8 on the campaign. The Wolves host Stonington (Stonington, CT) to play the Bears in a non-league challenge on Saturday, February 3. The Bears come into the challenge with a record of 9-5. Stonington won 60-22 in their recent non-league challenge against St. Bernard (Uncasville, CT)

Next up, the Clippers play the Tourtellotte Tigers (North Grosvenordale, CT) in a Eastern Connecticut - 4 challenge, on Wednesday, February 7. Putnam will attempt to improve on its 2-14 season record.