Fans at Monday's non-league challenge between the East Catholic Eagles (Manchester, CT) and the host Maloney Spartans (Meriden, CT), saw East Catholic's basketball squad hold off Maloney by a tally of 38-34.

With the victory, East Catholic improves its record to 6-6 on the campaign. The Eagles host Edwin O. Smith (Storrs, CT) to confront the Panthers in a non-league challenge on Thursday, January 26. The Panthers come into the challenge with a record of 10-3. Edwin O. Smith lost 39-31 in their recent non-league challenge against Simsbury (Simsbury, CT)

Next up, the Spartans confront the Platt Panthers (Meriden, CT) in a Central Connecticut - South Colonial challenge, on Wednesday, January 25. Maloney will attempt to improve on its 5-6 season record. The Panthers come into the challenge with a 5-8 record after their 45-35 non-league loss to Hall (West Hartford, CT).