In Thursday's non-league match, the host Durfee Hilltoppers basketball team scored a tight 76-73 triumph over the Taunton Tigers.

In their next game, the Hilltoppers meet the Braintree Wamps (Braintree, MA) in a non-league match, on Tuesday, January 3. Durfee will attempt to better on its 4-1 season record. The Wamps enter the match with a 2-3 record after their 48-47 non-league loss to North Quincy (North Quincy, MA).

With the defeat, Taunton moves to 4-1 on the year. The Tigers travel to Franklin (Franklin, MA) to meet the Panthers in a Hockomock match on Friday, January 6. The Panthers enter the match with a record of 4-0. Franklin won 62-56 in their recent non-league match against Xaverian Brothers (Westwood, MA)