The Classical Magnet Gladiators basketball squad (Hartford, CT), was outscored 60-43 in Thursday's non-league battle with the host Thomaston Bears (Thomaston, CT)

With the victory, Thomaston advances its record to 19-6 on the year. The Bears travel to Shepaug Valley (Washington, CT) to meet the Spartans in a non-league battle on Monday, March 10. The Spartans enter the battle with a record of 25-0. Shepaug Valley won 64-56 in their recent non-league battle against East Hampton (East Hampton, CT)

The Gladiators now own a 12-5 record.