The Methuen Rangers basketball squad (Methuen, MA), was outscored 68-52 in Friday's non-league battle with the host Xaverian Brothers Hawks (Westwood, MA)

With the victory, Xaverian Brothers advances its record to 3-1 on the year. The Hawks host Malden Catholic (Malden, MA) to meet the Lancers in a Catholic battle on Tuesday, January 7. The Lancers go into the bout with a record of 5-0. Malden Catholic won 66-41 in their recent non-league bout against Haverhill (Haverhill, MA)

With the loss, Methuen falls to 1-3 on the campaign. The Rangers host Tewksbury Memorial (Tewksbury, MA) to play the Redmen in a Merrimack Valley - Small bout on Tuesday, January 7. The Redmen go into the bout with a record of 3-2. Tewksbury Memorial won 57-36 in their recent non-league bout against Burlington (Burlington, MA)