Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the North Andover Scarlet Knights (North Andover, MA) and the host Methuen Rangers (Methuen, MA), saw North Andover's basketball squad hold off Methuen by a tally of 66-62.

With the victory, North Andover improves its record to 5-1 on the campaign. The Scarlet Knights host Haverhill (Haverhill, MA) to play the Hillies in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, January 9. The Hillies come into the challenge with a record of 2-4.

Next up, the Rangers play the Lowell Red Raiders (Lowell, MA) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 9. Methuen will attempt to improve on its 4-3 season record. The Red Raiders come into the challenge with a 6-2 record after their 73-51 non-league win over Chelmsford (North Chelmsford, MA).