The Winchester Red & Black tipped the visiting Masconomet Regional Chieftains basketball team by a final score of 54-49 in Thursday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Red & Black face the Melrose Red Raiders (Melrose, MA) in a Middlesex game, on Tuesday, January 2. Winchester will attempt to move on its 4-1 season record.

With the defeat, Masconomet Regional moves to 1-3 on the year. The Chieftains host Gloucester (Gloucester, MA) to face the Fishermen in a Northeastern - Small game on Tuesday, January 2. The Fishermen enter the game with a record of 1-2. Gloucester won 45-42 in their recent league game against Danvers (Danvers, MA)