Kennedy Eagles (Waterbury, CT) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Wilby Wildcats (Waterbury, CT), 79-69 in a league bout.

With the win, Kennedy upgrades its record to 13-4 on the season. The Eagles host Crosby (Waterbury, CT) to play the Bulldogs in a Naugatuck Valley - Brass bout on Tuesday, February 14. The Bulldogs go into the bout with a record of 10-7. Crosby lost 93-92 in their recent league bout against Waterbury Career Academy (Waterbury, CT)

Next up, the Wildcats play the Holy Cross Crusaders (Waterbury, CT) in a Naugatuck Valley - Brass bout, on Tuesday, February 14. Wilby will attempt to upgrade on its 11-6 season record. The Crusaders go into the bout with a 14-3 record after their 55-53 non-league win over Conard (West Hartford, CT).