Fans at Friday's league challenge between the East Longmeadow Spartans (East Longmeadow, MA) and the visiting Westfield Bombers (Westfield, MA), saw East Longmeadow's basketball squad overcome Westfield by a tally of 66-56.

With the victory, East Longmeadow improves its record to 2-7 on the campaign. The Spartans host Pope Francis Prep (Springfield, MA) to confront the Cardinals in a Valley challenge on Tuesday, January 24. The Cardinals come into the challenge with a record of 10-3. Pope Francis Prep won 59-45 in their recent non-league challenge against Chicopee Comp (Chicopee, MA)

Next up, the Bombers confront the Commerce Red Raiders (Springfield, MA) in a Valley challenge, on Tuesday, January 24. Westfield will attempt to improve on its 2-7 season record. The Red Raiders come into the challenge with a 0-10 record after their 63-48 non-league loss to Sabis International (Springfield, MA).