Keene Blackbirds (Keene, NH) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Manchester Memorial Crusaders (Manchester, NH), 50-45 in a league bout.

With the win, Keene upgrades its record to 9-3 on the season. The Blackbirds travel to Windham (Windham, NH) to play the Jaguars in a Division I bout on Tuesday, February 6. The Jaguars go into the bout with a record of 10-4. Windham lost 55-30 in their recent league bout against Pinkerton (Derry, NH)

Next up, the Crusaders face the Nashua North Titans (Nashua, NH) in a Division I game, on Tuesday, February 6. Manchester Memorial will attempt to move on its 7-10 season record. The Titans enter the game with a 6-7 record after their 45-36 league win over Salem (Salem, NH).