The Oxford Pirates basketball squad (Oxford, MA), was nudged 67-65 in Thursday's non-league battle with the host Bartlett Indians (Webster, MA)

With the victory, Bartlett advances its record to 5-7 on the year. The Indians host Southbridge (Southbridge, MA) to meet the Pioneers in a South Worcester County - B battle on Saturday, January 25. The Pioneers enter the battle with a record of 2-9. Southbridge won 47-45 in their recent non-league battle against Auburn (Auburn, MA)

The Pirates now own a 3-9 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Auburn for a South Worcester County - A battle on Monday, January 27. Oxford will meet a Rockets squad coming off a 47-45 non-league loss to Southbridge (Southbridge, MA). The Rockets record now stands at 7-6.