The Lowell Catholic Crusaders topped the visiting Shawsheen Valley Tech Rams basketball team by a final score of 76-59 in Friday's league game.

In their next game, the Crusaders face the Greater Lawrence Tech Reggies (Andover, MA) in a Commonwealth - Upper game, on Tuesday, December 20. Lowell Catholic will attempt to move on its 2-0 season record. The Reggies enter the game with a 1-2 record after their 59-49 league win over KIPP Academy Lynn Collegiate (Lynn, MA).

With the defeat, Shawsheen Valley Tech moves to 2-1 on the year. The Rams host North Reading (North Reading, MA) to face the Hornets in a non-league game on Friday, December 23. The Hornets enter the game with a record of 0-0.