The Belchertown Orioles topped the visiting Ludlow Lions basketball team by a final score of 55-42 in Friday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Orioles face the Hampshire Regional Raiders (Westhampton, MA) in a non-league game, on Monday, January 9. Belchertown will attempt to move on its 3-4 season record.

With the defeat, Ludlow moves to 5-2 on the year. The Lions host McCann Tech (North Adams, MA) to face the Hornets in a Tri-County - North game on Monday, January 9. The Hornets enter the game with a record of 1-2. McCann Tech won 63-34 in their recent non-league game against Hampden Charter School of Science West (West Springfield, MA)