Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Palmer Panthers (Palmer, MA) and the host Belchertown Orioles (Belchertown, MA), saw Palmer's basketball squad hold off Belchertown by a count of 75-74.

With the victory, Palmer upgrades its record to 2-6 on the campaign. The Panthers travel to Easthampton/Hampshire (Easthampton, MA) to play the Eagles in a non-league challenge on Friday, January 21. The Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 0-4.

Next up, the Orioles play the Agawam Brownies (Agawam, MA) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 18. Belchertown will attempt to upgrade on its 8-1 season record. The Brownies come into the challenge with a 5-2 record after their 66-49 non-league win over Pittsfield (Pittsfield, MA).