Fans at Wednesday's non-league challenge between the Methuen Rangers (Methuen, MA) and the host Newburyport Clippers (Newburyport, MA), saw Methuen's basketball squad overcome Newburyport by a tally of 52-43.

With the victory, Methuen improves its record to 3-2 on the campaign. The Rangers travel to North Andover (North Andover, MA) to confront the Scarlet Knights in a non-league challenge on Friday, December 30. The Scarlet Knights come into the challenge with a record of 3-2. North Andover won 74-66 in their recent non-league challenge against St. John's Prep (Danvers, MA)

Next up, the Clippers confront the St. John's Prep Eagles (Danvers, MA) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, December 30. Newburyport will attempt to improve on its 0-3 season record. The Eagles come into the challenge with a 0-3 record after their 74-66 non-league loss to North Andover (North Andover, MA).