Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Goodwin Tech Gladiators (New Britain, CT) and the host Vinal RVT Hawks (Middletown, CT), saw Goodwin Tech's basketball squad knock off Vinal RVT by a tally of 49-40.

With the victory, Goodwin Tech improves its record to 5-10 on the campaign. The Gladiators travel to Windham RVT (Willimantic, CT) to play the Mighty Tigers in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, February 7. The Mighty Tigers come into the challenge with a record of 12-3. Windham RVT won 91-51 in their recent non-league challenge against Grasso Tech (Groton, CT)

The Hawks (1-14) will now prepare for their battle against Grasso Tech (Groton, CT). The Eagles come into the Connecticut Technical - Central battle with a 5-9 record. In their last battle, Grasso Tech dropped by Windham RVT (Willimantic, CT), 91-51, in a non-league battle.