In Thursday's league match, the host Canton Bulldogs basketball team scored a tight 62-57 triumph over the Oliver Ames Tigers.

In their next game, the Bulldogs meet the Franklin Panthers (Franklin, MA) in a Hockomock match, on Tuesday, January 16. Canton will attempt to move on its 7-2 season record. The Panthers enter the match with a 9-1 record after their 91-35 league win over North Attleborough (North Attleborough, MA).

With the defeat, Oliver Ames moves to 1-6 on the year. The Tigers host North Attleborough (North Attleborough, MA) to meet the Rocketeers in a Hockomock match on Tuesday, January 16. The Rocketeers enter the match with a record of 0-6. North Attleborough lost 91-35 in their recent league match against Franklin (Franklin, MA)