In Monday's league match, the visiting Holyoke Purple Knights basketball team scored a good 61-41 triumph over the Commerce Red Raiders.

In their next game, the Purple Knights meet the Sabis International Bulldogs (Springfield, MA) in a non-league match, on Thursday, December 15. Holyoke will attempt to better on its 1-1 season record. The Bulldogs enter the match with a 1-0 record after their 72-58 league win over Northampton (Northampton, MA).

With the defeat, Commerce moves to 0-2 on the year. The Red raiders host Putnam Vo-Tech (Springfield, MA) to meet the Beavers in a Valley match on Thursday, December 15. The Beavers enter the match with a record of 2-0. Putnam Vo-Tech won 63-57 in their recent league match against Longmeadow (Longmeadow, MA)