The Andover Golden Warriors (Andover, MA) basketball nipped the visiting Lawrence Lancers (Lawrence, MA), 82-78 in Tuesday's league test.

The Golden Warriors (5-4) will now prepare for their test against North Andover (North Andover, MA). The Scarlet Knights go into the Merrimack Valley - Large test with a 7-1 record. In their last bout, North Andover held off Needham (Needham, MA), 62-47, in a non-league bout.

Next up, the Lancers clash with the Haverhill Hillies (Haverhill, MA) in a non-league bout, on Friday, January 12. Lawrence will attempt to upgrade on its 6-3 season record. The Hillies go into the bout with a 3-5 record after their 68-47 non-league loss to North Andover (North Andover, MA).