Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Melrose Red Raiders (Melrose, MA) and the visiting Watertown Raiders (Watertown, MA), saw Melrose's basketball squad overcome Watertown by a tally of 49-37.

With the victory, Melrose improves its record to 6-4 on the campaign. The Red Raiders host Wakefield Memorial (Wakefield, MA) to confront the Warriors in a Middlesex challenge on Tuesday, January 30. The Warriors come into the challenge with a record of 6-5. Wakefield Memorial lost 47-37 in their recent league challenge against Wilmington (Wilmington, MA)

Next up, the Raiders confront the Burlington Red Devils (Burlington, MA) in a Middlesex challenge, on Tuesday, January 30. Watertown will attempt to improve on its 5-4 season record. The Red Devils come into the challenge with a 10-5 record after their 60-44 league win over Stoneham (Stoneham, MA).