Massachusetts High School Basketball - Manchester Essex over Gloucester
December 30, 2022: Manchester, MA 01944 Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Manchester Essex Hornets (Manchester, MA) and the visiting Gloucester Fishermen (Gloucester, MA), saw Manchester Essex's basketball squad overcome Gloucester by a tally of 69-61.
With the victory, Manchester Essex improves its record to 4-0 on the campaign. The Hornets host Ipswich (Ipswich, MA) to confront the Tigers in a Cape Ann - Small challenge on Wednesday, January 4. The Tigers come into the challenge with a record of 0-4. Ipswich lost 69-39 in their recent non-league challenge against Peabody Veterans Memorial (Peabody, MA)
Next up, the Fishermen confront the Masconomet Regional Chieftains (Boxford, MA) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 3. Gloucester will attempt to improve on its 2-1 season record. The Chieftains come into the challenge with a 4-2 record after their 48-40 non-league loss to Winchester (Winchester, MA).