Ayer Shirley Panthers (Ayer, MA) backers were in high spirits Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host St. Bernard's Central Catholic Bernardians (Fitchburg, MA), 68-64 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Ayer Shirley upgrades its record to 1-0 on the season. The Panthers host Littleton (Littleton, MA) to clash with the Tigers in a non-league bout on Wednesday, December 13. The Tigers go into the bout with a record of 0-0.

Next up, the Bernardians clash with the Notre Dame Cristo Rey Panthers (Lawrence, MA) in a non-league bout, on Friday, December 15. St. Bernard's Central Catholic will attempt to upgrade on its 0-2 season record. The Panthers go into the bout with a 1-1 record after their 47-36 non-league loss to Pioneer Charter School of Science (Everett, MA).