Fans at Wednesday's non-league challenge between the Hopedale Blue Raiders (Hopedale, MA) and the visiting Worcester Tech Eagles (Worcester, MA), saw Hopedale's basketball squad hold off Worcester Tech by a count of 48-41.

With the victory, Hopedale upgrades its record to 4-5 on the campaign. The Blue Raiders host Blackstone-Millville (Blackstone, MA) to play the Chargers in a Dual Valley challenge on Friday, January 12. The Chargers come into the challenge with a record of 3-5. Blackstone-Millville won 61-59 in their recent league challenge against Nipmuc Regional (Upton, MA)

Next up, the Eagles play the Francis Parker Charter Essential School (Devens, MA) in a Colonial challenge, on Friday, January 12. Worcester Tech will attempt to upgrade on its 6-2 season record.