The Beverly Panthers tipped the visiting Georgetown Royals basketball team by a final score of 74-71 in Friday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Panthers face the Central Catholic Raiders (Lawrence, MA) in a non-league game, on Wednesday, December 27. Beverly will attempt to move on its 1-2 season record. The Raiders enter the game with a 1-2 record after their 59-57 league loss to Andover (Andover, MA).

With the defeat, Georgetown moves to 0-1 on the year. The Royals travel to Amesbury (Amesbury, MA) to face the Redhawks in a Cape Ann - Small game on Wednesday, January 3. The Redhawks enter the game with a record of 2-2. Amesbury lost 52-51 in their recent non-league game against Saugus (Saugus, MA)