Fans at Monday's non-league challenge between the Hampden Charter School of Science (Chicopee, MA) and the visiting Pathfinder RVT Pioneers (Palmer, MA), saw Hampden Charter School of Science's basketball squad hold off Pathfinder RVT by a tally of 51-48.

With the victory, Hampden Charter School of Science improves its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The travel to Smith Vo-Tech (Northampton, MA) to confront the Vikings in a non-league challenge on Thursday, December 15. The Vikings come into the challenge with a record of 0-0.

Next up, the Pioneers confront the Hampden Charter School of Science West (West Springfield, MA) in a non-league challenge, on Wednesday, December 14. Pathfinder RVT will attempt to improve on its 0-1 season record. The come into the challenge with a 0-1 record after their 78-27 non-league loss to John J. Duggan Academy (Springfield, MA).