The Excel Academy Charter Wolves basketball squad (East Boston, MA), lost 79-71 in Friday's non-league battle with the host Arlington Catholic Cougars (Arlington, MA)

With the victory, Arlington Catholic advances its record to 2-0 on the year. The Cougars travel to North Reading (North Reading, MA) to meet the Hornets in a non-league battle on Saturday, December 28. The Hornets enter the battle with a record of 1-1. North Reading won 57-53 in their recent non-league battle against Winthrop (Winthrop, MA)

The Wolves now own a 0-5 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Winthrop for a non-league battle on Friday, December 27. Excel Academy Charter will meet a Vikings squad coming off a 67-50 non-league loss to Stoneham (Stoneham, MA). The Vikings record now stands at 0-4.