Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Oxford Pirates (Oxford, MA) and the visiting Northbridge Rams (Whitinsville, MA), saw Oxford's basketball squad hold off Northbridge by a count of 56-54.

With the victory, Oxford upgrades its record to 5-1 on the campaign. The Pirates travel to Quaboag Regional (Warren, MA) to play the Cougars in a non-league challenge on Monday, January 9. The Cougars come into the challenge with a record of 2-3. Quaboag Regional won 70-36 in their recent league challenge against Southbridge (Southbridge, MA)

Next up, the Rams play the Prouty Panthers (Spencer, MA) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, January 9. Northbridge will attempt to upgrade on its 4-4 season record. The Panthers come into the challenge with a 8-0 record after their 63-14 league win over Leicester (Leicester, MA).