The Needham Rockets basketball squad (Needham, MA), was outscored 50-36 in Friday's non-league battle with the host Newton North Tigers (Newtonville, MA)

With the victory, Newton North advances its record to 10-1 on the year. The Tigers travel to Central Catholic (Lawrence, MA) to meet the Raiders in a non-league battle on Tuesday, January 21. The Raiders enter the battle with a record of 10-2. Central Catholic won 72-63 in their recent league battle against Lowell (Lowell, MA)

The Rockets now own a 2-7 record. They put it on the line next when they host Weston for a non-league battle on Tuesday, January 21.