Bridgehampton Killer Bees (Bridgehampton, NY) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nip the host Pierson Whalers (Sag Harbor, NY), 61-58 in a league bout.

With the win, Bridgehampton upgrades its record to 5-7 on the season. The Killer Bees travel to Mercy (Riverhead, NY) to encounter the Monarchs in a Section 11 C/D-VIII bout on Friday, January 23. The Monarchs come into the challenge with a record of 5-9. Mercy lost 61-50 in their recent league challenge against Stony Brook (Stony Brook, NY)

Next up, the Whalers play the Shelter Island Indians (Shelter Island, NY) in a Section 11 C/D-VIII challenge, on Friday, January 23. Pierson will attempt to improve on its 4-8 season record. The Indians come into the challenge with a 2-7 record after their 39-33 league win over Smithtown Christian (Smithtown, NY).