Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Shrewsbury Colonials (Shrewsbury, MA) and the host Acton-Boxborough Colonials (Acton, MA), saw Shrewsbury's basketball squad hold off Acton-Boxborough by a tally of 55-54.

With the victory, Shrewsbury improves its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Colonials host St. Paul (Worcester, MA) to confront the in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, December 20. The come into the challenge with a record of 0-0.

Next up, the Colonials confront the Lincoln-Sudbury Warriors (Sudbury, MA) in a Dual County - Large challenge, on Tuesday, December 13. Acton-Boxborough will attempt to improve on its 0-1 season record.