The Ayer Shirley Panthers basketball squad (Ayer, MA), was crushed 68-40 in Tuesday's non-league battle with the host Gardner Wildcats (Gardner, MA)

With the victory, Gardner advances its record to 2-0 on the year. The Wildcats host St. Bernard's Central Catholic (Fitchburg, MA) to meet the Bernardians in a non-league battle on Wednesday, December 18. The Bernardians enter the battle with a record of 0-0.

The Panthers now own a 0-1 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Quaboag Regional for a non-league battle on Friday, December 27.