Fans at Wednesday's league challenge between the Hopedale Blue Raiders (Hopedale, MA) and the visiting Douglas Tigers (Douglas, MA), saw Hopedale's basketball squad wallop Douglas by a tally of 40-18.

With the victory, Hopedale improves its record to 9-2 on the campaign. The Blue Raiders host Sutton/Douglas (Sutton, MA) to confront the in a challenge on Friday, February 3. The come into the challenge with a record of 6-6. Sutton/Douglas won 40-31 in their recent league challenge against Blackstone-Millville (Blackstone, MA)

Next up, the Tigers confront the Whitinsville Christian Crusaders (Whitinsville, MA) in a challenge, on Friday, February 3. Douglas will attempt to improve on its 3-12 season record. The Crusaders come into the challenge with a 0-11 record after their 50-29 league loss to Nipmuc Regional (Upton, MA).