Clinton Gaels (Clinton, MA) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Hudson Hawks (Hudson, MA), 58-39 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Clinton improves its record to 13-2 on the campaign. The Gaels host Maynard (Maynard, MA) to confront the Tigers in a Midland-Wachusett C challenge on Friday, February 9. The Tigers come into the challenge with a record of 10-5. Maynard lost 60-50 in their recent league challenge against Tyngsborough (Tyngsborough, MA)

Next up, the Hawks confront the Dracut Middies (Dracut, MA) in a non-league challenge, on Wednesday, February 7. Hudson will attempt to improve on its 8-7 season record.