Lowell Red Raiders (Lowell, MA) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the visiting Haverhill Hillies (Haverhill, MA), 75-50 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Lowell upgrades its record to 2-0 on the campaign. The Red Raiders host Andover (Andover, MA) to play the Golden Warriors in a Merrimack Valley - Large bout on Tuesday, December 19. The Golden Warriors come into the bout with a record of 2-0. Andover won 58-35 in their recent non-league bout against Chelmsford (North Chelmsford, MA)

Next up, the Hillies play the Methuen Rangers (Methuen, MA) in a Merrimack Valley - Small bout, on Tuesday, December 19. Haverhill will attempt to upgrade on its 0-2 season record.