Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Putnam Vo-Tech Beavers (Springfield, MA) and the host Holyoke Purple Knights (Holyoke, MA), saw Putnam Vo-Tech's basketball squad hold off Holyoke by a tally of 73-67.

With the victory, Putnam Vo-Tech improves its record to 4-2 on the campaign. The Beavers travel to Commerce (Springfield, MA) to confront the Red Raiders in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, January 9. The Red Raiders come into the challenge with a record of 2-6.

Next up, the Purple Knights confront the Central Golden Eagles (Springfield, MA) in a Valley challenge, on Monday, January 8. Holyoke will attempt to improve on its 5-3 season record. The Golden Eagles come into the challenge with a 6-1 record after their 52-49 non-league loss to Northampton (Northampton, MA).