Grafton Gators (Grafton, MA) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Northbridge Rams (Whitinsville, MA), 63-54 in a league bout.

With the win, Grafton upgrades its record to 9-3 on the season. The Gators travel to Uxbridge (Uxbridge, MA) to play the Spartans in a South Worcester County - A bout on Monday, January 22. The Spartans go into the bout with a record of 7-3. Uxbridge lost 50-41 in their recent non-league bout against Bartlett (Webster, MA)

Next up, the Rams play the Auburn Rockets (Auburn, MA) in a South Worcester County - A bout, on Monday, January 22. Northbridge will attempt to upgrade on its 3-7 season record. The Rockets go into the bout with a 4-6 record after their 55-45 league win over Tantasqua Regional (Fiskdale, MA).