Fans at Monday's league challenge between the Winthrop Vikings (Winthrop, MA) and the visiting Danvers Falcons (Danvers, MA), saw Winthrop's basketball squad hold off Danvers by a tally of 68-67.

With the victory, Winthrop improves its record to 3-5 on the campaign. The Vikings host Peabody Veterans Memorial (Peabody, MA) to confront the Tanners in a non-league challenge on Thursday, January 11. The Tanners come into the challenge with a record of 7-1. Peabody Veterans Memorial won 75-51 in their recent league challenge against Marblehead (Marblehead, MA)

Next up, the Falcons confront the Salem Witches (Salem, MA) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, January 11. Danvers will attempt to improve on its 3-5 season record. The Witches come into the challenge with a 3-1 record after their 68-61 league loss to Masconomet Regional (Boxford, MA).