Longmeadow Lancers (Longmeadow, MA) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host Commerce Red Raiders (Springfield, MA), 68-32 in a league bout.

With the win, Longmeadow upgrades its record to 8-5 on the season. The Lancers host Holyoke (Holyoke, MA) to clash with the Purple Knights in a Valley bout on Wednesday, February 1. The Purple Knights go into the bout with a record of 5-6.

Next up, the Red Raiders clash with the Chicopee Pacers (Chicopee, MA) in a Valley bout, on Tuesday, January 31. Commerce will attempt to upgrade on its 1-12 season record. The Pacers go into the bout with a 2-10 record after their 84-44 non-league loss to Sabis International (Springfield, MA).