Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Central Catholic Raiders (Lawrence, MA) and the visiting Methuen Rangers (Methuen, MA), saw Central Catholic's basketball squad knock off Methuen by a count of 57-46.

With the victory, Central Catholic upgrades its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Raiders host Lowell (Lowell, MA) to play the Red Raiders in a Merrimack Valley - Large challenge on Tuesday, December 20. The Red Raiders come into the challenge with a record of 1-0. Lowell won 76-55 in their recent league challenge against Billerica Memorial (Billerica, MA)

Next up, the Rangers play the Tewksbury Memorial Redmen (Tewksbury, MA) in a Merrimack Valley - Small challenge, on Tuesday, December 20. Methuen will attempt to upgrade on its 0-1 season record. The Redmen come into the challenge with a 0-2 record after their 102-50 non-league loss to Lawrence (Lawrence, MA).