Fitch Falcons (Groton, CT) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host East Lyme Vikings (East Lyme, CT), 49-41 in a league bout.

With the win, Fitch upgrades its record to 12-3 on the season. The Falcons host Stamford (Stamford, CT) to play the Black Knights in a non-league bout on Thursday, February 9. The Black Knights go into the bout with a record of 9-6. Stamford won 54-44 in their recent league bout against Ludlowe (Fairfield, CT)

Next up, the Vikings play the Southington Blue Knights (Southington, CT) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, February 11. East Lyme will attempt to upgrade on its 5-11 season record. The Blue Knights go into the bout with a 9-5 record after their 60-45 league win over Avon (Avon, CT).