Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Marblehead Magicians (Marblehead, MA) and the host Swampscott Big Blue (Swampscott, MA), saw Marblehead's basketball squad hold off Swampscott by a tally of 66-63.

With the victory, Marblehead improves its record to 2-1 on the campaign. The Magicians host Salem (Salem, MA) to confront the Witches in a Northeastern - Large challenge on Sunday, January 14. The Witches come into the challenge with a record of 3-1.

Next up, the Big Blue confront the Lynn Classical Rams (Lynn, MA) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, January 15. Swampscott will attempt to improve on its 5-3 season record.