Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Malden Catholic Lancers (Malden, MA) and the host St. John's Prep Eagles (Danvers, MA), saw Malden Catholic's basketball squad overcome St. John's Prep by a tally of 55-44.

With the victory, Malden Catholic improves its record to 1-1 on the campaign. The Lancers host Boston College High (Boston, MA) to play the Eagles in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, January 9. The Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 1-0. Boston College High won 53-51 in their recent non-league challenge against Xaverian Brothers (Westwood, MA)

Next up, the Eagles play the Andover Golden Warriors (Andover, MA) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, January 6. St. John's Prep will attempt to improve on its 0-1 season record.