In Thursday's non-league match, the visiting Gardner Wildcats basketball team scored a tight 55-52 triumph over the Ayer Shirley Panthers.

In their next game, the Wildcats meet the Tahanto Regional Stags (Boylston, MA) in a non-league match, on Friday, January 27. Gardner will attempt to move on its 10-1 season record. The Stags enter the match with a 7-2 record after their 59-56 league win over Murdock (Winchendon, MA).

With the defeat, Ayer Shirley moves to 8-4 on the year. The Panthers travel to Gardner (Gardner, MA) to meet the Wildcats in a non-league match on Monday, January 30. The Wildcats enter the match with a record of 10-2. Gardner lost 40-39 in their recent non-league match against Tahanto Regional (Boylston, MA)