The crowd at Saturday's non-league challenge between the New Bedford Whalers (New Bedford, MA) and the visiting Bishop Stang Spartans (North Dartmouth, MA), observed New Bedford's basketball team overwhelm Bishop Stang by a score of 71-48.

The Whalers (1-0) will now prepare for their challenge against Barnstable (Hyannis, MA). The Red Hawks come into the non-league challenge with a 0-0 record.

In their next game, the Spartans encounter the Dartmouth Indians (South Dartmouth, MA) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, December 30. Bishop Stang will attempt to improve on its 0-1 season record.