Beekmantown Eagles (Plattsburgh, NY) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Northeastern Clinton Cougars (Champlain, NY), 51-47 in a league bout.

With the victory, Beekmantown upgrades its record to 13-4 on the campaign. The Eagles travel to Moriah (Port Henry, NY) to play the Vikings in a non-league bout on Friday, February 16. The Vikings come into the bout with a record of 15-1.

Next up, the Cougars play the Plattsburgh Hornets (Plattsburgh, NY) in a Section 7 Champlain Valley I bout, on Thursday, February 15. Northeastern Clinton will attempt to upgrade on its 8-10 season record. The Hornets come into the bout with a 11-6 record after their 66-57 league win over Saranac (Saranac, NY).