Newburyport Clippers (Newburyport, MA) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting Triton Regional Vikings (Byfield, MA), 56-34 in a league bout.

With the win, Newburyport upgrades its record to 14-1 on the year. The Clippers host Amesbury (Amesbury, MA) to face the Indians in a Cape Ann - Middle game on Tuesday, February 7. The Indians enter the game with a record of 1-13.

With the defeat, Triton Regional moves to 1-4 on the year. The Vikings host Lynn Classical (Lynn, MA) to face the Rams in a non-league game on Tuesday, February 14. The Rams enter the game with a record of 18-0. Lynn Classical won 56-33 in their recent league game against Lynn English (Lynn, MA)