Beverly Panthers (Beverly, MA) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host Gloucester Fishermen (Gloucester, MA), 71-25 in a league bout.

With the win, Beverly upgrades its record to 6-0 on the season. The Panthers host Salem (Salem, MA) to clash with the Witches in a bout on Tuesday, January 16. The Witches go into the bout with a record of 0-1.

Next up, the Fishermen clash with the Winthrop Vikings (Winthrop, MA) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, January 30. Gloucester will attempt to upgrade on its 0-1 season record.