Ashland Clockers (Ashland, MA) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Dedham Marauders (Dedham, MA), 60-53 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Ashland upgrades its record to 4-5 on the campaign. The Clockers host Dover-Sherborn (Dover, MA) to play the Raiders in a non-league bout on Friday, January 19. The Raiders come into the bout with a record of 6-5. Dover-Sherborn lost 51-34 in their recent non-league bout against Westwood (Westwood, MA)

Next up, the Marauders play the Norwood Mustangs (Norwood, MA) in a non-league bout, on Friday, January 19. Dedham will attempt to upgrade on its 3-6 season record. The Mustangs come into the bout with a 6-2 record after their 69-54 non-league win over Bellingham (Bellingham, MA).