Pembroke Spartans (Pembroke, NH) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Bishop Brady Giants (Concord, NH), 61-51 in a league bout.

With the win, Pembroke upgrades its record to 11-3 on the season. The Spartans host Milford (Milford, NH) to play the Spartans in a Division II bout on Friday, February 17. The Spartans go into the bout with a record of 6-9. Milford won 64-34 in their recent league bout against Hollis-Brookline (Hollis, NH)

Next up, the Giants play the Kennett Eagles (Conway, NH) in a Division II bout, on Friday, February 17. Bishop Brady will attempt to upgrade on its 3-13 season record. The Eagles go into the bout with a 6-10 record after their 51-44 league loss to Coe-Brown Academy (Northwood, NH).