In Friday's league match, the host Burlington Red Devils basketball team scored a good 75-58 triumph over the Melrose Red Raiders.

In their next game, the Red Devils meet the Belmont Marauders (Belmont, MA) in a Middlesex match, on Tuesday, January 17. Burlington will attempt to move on its 9-1 season record. The Marauders enter the match with a 3-4 record after their 46-42 league win over Arlington (Arlington, MA).

With the defeat, Melrose moves to 4-6 on the year. The Red raiders host Lexington (Lexington, MA) to meet the Minutemen in a Middlesex match on Tuesday, January 17. The Minutemen enter the match with a record of 6-3. Lexington won 80-67 in their recent league match against Reading Memorial (Reading, MA)