Lowell Catholic Crusaders (Lowell, MA) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Greater Lowell Tech Gryphons (Tyngsborough, MA), 56-54 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Lowell Catholic upgrades its record to 7-9 on the season. The Crusaders host KIPP Academy Lynn Collegiate (Lynn, MA) to play the Panthers in a non-league bout on Sunday, February 12. The Panthers go into the bout with a record of 7-6.

Next up, the Gryphons play the KIPP Academy Lynn Collegiate Panthers (Lynn, MA) in a Commonwealth - Upper bout, on Tuesday, February 14. Greater Lowell Tech will attempt to upgrade on its 8-5 season record. The Panthers go into the bout with a 7-7 record after their 64-59 non-league loss to Lowell Catholic (Lowell, MA).