Lowell Red Raiders (Lowell, MA) supporters left the game happy Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the visiting Haverhill Hillies (Haverhill, MA), 58-55 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Lowell advances its record to 8-0 on the year. The Red Raiders host Methuen (Methuen, MA) to face the Rangers in a non-league match on Friday, January 10. The Rangers enter the match with a record of 1-5. Methuen lost 58-51 in their recent league match against Tewksbury Memorial (Tewksbury, MA)

The Hillies now own a 2-8 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Dracut for a Merrimack Valley - Small match on Friday, January 17.