Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Dartmouth Indians (South Dartmouth, MA) and the host Durfee Hilltoppers (Fall River, MA), saw Dartmouth's basketball squad hold off Durfee by a count of 77-71.

With the victory, Dartmouth upgrades its record to 8-3 on the campaign. The Indians host Bridgewater-Raynham (Bridgewater, MA) to play the Trojans in a South East challenge on Tuesday, January 16. The Trojans come into the challenge with a record of 6-5. Bridgewater-Raynham won 56-54 in their recent non-league challenge against New Mission (Boston, MA)

Next up, the Hilltoppers play the New Bedford Whalers (New Bedford, MA) in a South East challenge, on Tuesday, January 16. Durfee will attempt to upgrade on its 5-5 season record. The Whalers come into the challenge with a 3-5 record after their 58-48 non-league win over St. Mary's (Lynn, MA).