The crowd at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Chelmsford Lions (North Chelmsford, MA) and the host Saugus Sachems (Saugus, MA), observed Chelmsford's basketball team overcome Saugus by a score of 48-40.

The Lions (2-0) will now prepare for their challenge against Tyngsborough (Tyngsborough, MA). The Tigers come into the non-league challenge with a 0-0 record.

In their next game, the Sachems battle the Marblehead Magicians (Marblehead, MA) in a Northeastern - Small challenge, on Saturday, January 11. Saugus will attempt to improve on its 0-2 season record.