Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Fitchburg Red Raiders (Fitchburg, MA) and the host South Colonels (Worcester, MA), saw Fitchburg's basketball squad hold off South by a tally of 55-54.

With the victory, Fitchburg improves its record to 1-1 on the campaign. The Red Raiders travel to Leominster (Leominster, MA) to confront the Blue Devils in a Midland-Wachusett A challenge on Tuesday, December 19. The Blue Devils come into the challenge with a record of 1-0.

Next up, the Colonels confront the New Mission Titans (Boston, MA) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, December 15. South will attempt to improve on its 0-1 season record.