Gloucester Fishermen (Gloucester, MA) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Danvers Falcons (Danvers, MA), 59-49 in a league bout.

With the victory, Gloucester upgrades its record to 7-3 on the campaign. The Fishermen host Salem (Salem, MA) to play the Witches in a Northeastern - Large bout on Tuesday, January 24. The Witches come into the game with a record of 7-4. Salem lost 74-40 in their recent league game against Beverly (Beverly, MA)

With the defeat, Danvers moves to 3-8 on the year. The Falcons host Peabody Veterans Memorial (Peabody, MA) to face the Tanners in a non-league game on Tuesday, January 24. The Tanners enter the game with a record of 9-2. Peabody Veterans Memorial won 61-38 in their recent league game against Masconomet Regional (Boxford, MA)