Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Methuen Rangers (Methuen, MA) and the visiting St. John's Prep Eagles (Danvers, MA), saw Methuen's basketball squad hold off St. John's Prep by a tally of 85-80.

With the victory, Methuen improves its record to 4-2 on the campaign. The Rangers host North Andover (North Andover, MA) to confront the Scarlet Knights in a non-league challenge on Friday, January 5. The Scarlet Knights come into the challenge with a record of 4-1. North Andover won 68-63 in their recent league challenge against Lawrence (Lawrence, MA)

Next up, the Eagles confront the Xaverian Brothers Hawks (Westwood, MA) in a Catholic challenge, on Tuesday, January 2. St. John's Prep will attempt to improve on its 3-2 season record. The Hawks come into the challenge with a 3-0 record after their 70-58 non-league win over Needham (Needham, MA).