Natick Redhawks (Natick, MA) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Needham Rockets (Needham, MA), 61-57 in a league bout.

With the victory, Natick upgrades its record to 7-2 on the campaign. The Redhawks host Milton (Milton, MA) to play the Wildcats in a Bay State - Herget bout on Tuesday, January 23. The Wildcats come into the bout with a record of 0-7.

Next up, the Rockets play the Newton North Tigers (Newtonville, MA) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, January 23. Needham will attempt to upgrade on its 6-4 season record.