The Groton-Dunstable Crusaders basketball squad (Groton, MA), was outscored 48-39 in Friday's league battle with the host Shepherd Hill Regional Rams (Dudley, MA)

With the victory, Shepherd Hill Regional advances its record to 6-3 on the year. The Rams travel to Fitchburg (Fitchburg, MA) to meet the Red Raiders in a non-league battle on Tuesday, January 21. The Red Raiders enter the battle with a record of 0-5.

The Crusaders now own a 7-3 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Westborough for a Midland-Wachusett B battle on Tuesday, January 21.