Derryfield Cougars (Manchester, NH) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting Mascenic Regional Vikings (New Ipswich, NH), 68-40 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Derryfield upgrades its record to 14-2 on the season. The Cougars travel to Newmarket (Newmarket, NH) to play the Mules in a Division IV bout on Saturday, February 3. The Mules go into the bout with a record of 7-8. Newmarket won 60-41 in their recent league bout against Pittsfield (Pittsfield, NH)

Next up, the Vikings play the Hinsdale Pacers (Hinsdale, NH) in a Division IV bout, on Monday, February 5. Mascenic Regional will attempt to upgrade on its 6-10 season record. The Pacers go into the bout with a 5-8 record after their 72-60 non-league loss to Fall Mountain (Langdon, NH).