Longmeadow Lancers (Longmeadow, MA) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the visiting Commerce Red Raiders (Springfield, MA), 70-43 in a league bout.

With the victory, Longmeadow upgrades its record to 5-2 on the campaign. The Lancers travel to Pope Francis Prep (Springfield, MA) to play the Cardinals in a Valley bout on Thursday, January 12. The Cardinals come into the bout with a record of 6-1.

Next up, the Red Raiders play the Chicopee Pacers (Chicopee, MA) in a Valley bout, on Monday, January 9. Commerce will attempt to upgrade on its 0-8 season record. The Pacers come into the bout with a 1-5 record after their 77-56 non-league loss to Sabis International (Springfield, MA).