In Wednesday's non-league test, the Manchester Essex Hornets (Manchester, MA) basketball squad got by the visiting Lynnfield Pioneers (Lynnfield, MA), by a score of 41-38.

Next, the Hornets encounter the Amesbury Redhawks (Amesbury, MA) in a Cape Ann - Small test, on Friday, January 17. Manchester Essex will attempt to improve on its 9-3 season record. The Redhawks come into the test with a 4-5 record after their 68-61 non-league loss to North Reading (North Reading, MA).

The Pioneers (5-2) will now prepare for their outing against Triton Regional (Byfield, MA). The Vikings enter the Cape Ann - Large outing with a 3-3 record.