Mount Anthony Patriots (Bennington, VT) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Brattleboro Bears (Brattleboro, VT), 63-54 in a league bout.

With the win, Mount Anthony upgrades its record to 7-9 on the season. The Patriots travel to Rutland (Rutland, VT) to play the Raiders in a Southern Vermont - A bout on Tuesday, February 6. The Raiders go into the bout with a record of 12-4. Rutland won 55-43 in their recent league bout against Burr & Burton (Manchester, VT)

Next up, the Bears play the Bellows Falls Terriers (Bellows Falls, VT) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, February 6. Brattleboro will attempt to upgrade on its 5-11 season record. The Terriers go into the bout with a 6-10 record after their 69-34 non-league loss to Otter Valley (Brandon, VT).