The crowd at Friday's league challenge between the Norwood Mustangs (Norwood, MA) and the host Hopkinton Hillers (Hopkinton, MA), observed Norwood's basketball team overwhelm Hopkinton by a score of 44-23.

The Mustangs (1-0) will now prepare for their challenge against Ashland (Ashland, MA). The Clockers come into the Tri-Valley challenge with a 1-1 record. In their last challenge, Ashland was routed by Westwood (Westwood, MA), 59-37, in a league challenge.

In their next game, the Hillers battle the Dedham Marauders (Dedham, MA) in a Tri-Valley challenge, on Tuesday, December 17. Hopkinton will attempt to improve on its 0-1 season record. The Marauders come into the challenge with a 1-0 record after their 68-47 league win over Holliston (Holliston, MA).