Oxford Pirates (Oxford, MA) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Northbridge Rams (Whitinsville, MA), 63-56 in a league bout.

With the win, Oxford upgrades its record to 8-3 on the season. The Pirates travel to Uxbridge (Uxbridge, MA) to clash with the Spartans in a South Worcester County - A bout on Monday, January 23. The Spartans go into the bout with a record of 6-6. Uxbridge lost 73-46 in their recent league bout against Grafton (Grafton, MA)

Next up, the Rams clash with the Millbury Woolies (Millbury, MA) in a South Worcester County - A bout, on Monday, January 23. Northbridge will attempt to upgrade on its 4-7 season record. The Woolies go into the bout with a 8-4 record after their 62-26 league win over Auburn (Auburn, MA).