Fans at Wednesday's non-league challenge between the Amherst-Pelham Regional Hurricanes (Amherst, MA) and the visiting Pope Francis Prep Cardinals (Springfield, MA), saw Amherst-Pelham Regional's basketball squad hold off Pope Francis Prep by a tally of 90-86.

With the victory, Amherst-Pelham Regional improves its record to 4-4 on the campaign. The Hurricanes travel to Holyoke (Holyoke, MA) to confront the Purple Knights in a non-league challenge on Wednesday, January 18. The Purple Knights come into the challenge with a record of 3-5. Holyoke lost 73-49 in their recent non-league challenge against West Springfield (West Springfield, MA)

Next up, the Cardinals confront the Longmeadow Lancers (Longmeadow, MA) in a Valley challenge, on Thursday, January 12. Pope Francis Prep will attempt to improve on its 6-2 season record. The Lancers come into the challenge with a 5-2 record after their 70-43 league win over Commerce (Springfield, MA).