Joel Barlow Falcons (Redding, CT) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Harding Presidents (Bridgeport, CT), 44-26 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Joel Barlow upgrades its record to 6-10 on the season. The Falcons host Bunnell (Stratford, CT) to play the Bulldogs in a non-league bout on Monday, February 5. The Bulldogs go into the bout with a record of 0-15. Bunnell lost 79-29 in their recent non-league bout against Classical Magnet (Hartford, CT)

Next up, the Presidents play the New Canaan Rams (New Canaan, CT) in a non-league bout, on Monday, February 5. Harding will attempt to upgrade on its 1-11 season record. The Rams go into the bout with a 9-6 record after their 41-21 league win over Darien (Darien, CT).