In Thursday's league match, the visiting Machias Bulldogs basketball team scored a decisive 73-28 triumph over the Deer Isle-Stonington Mariners.

In their next game, the Bulldogs meet the Jonesport-Beals Royals (Jonesport, ME) in a D North match, on Monday, February 6. Machias will attempt to move on its 12-4 season record. The Royals enter the match with a 8-8 record after their 74-30 non-league win over Shead (Eastport, ME).

With the defeat, Deer Isle-Stonington moves to 1-14 on the year. The Mariners travel to Greenville (Greenville, ME) to meet the Lakers in a non-league match on Monday, February 6. The Lakers enter the match with a record of 4-11. Greenville lost 48-27 in their recent non-league match against Bangor Christian (Bangor, ME)