In Tuesday's league test, the Stoneham Spartans (Stoneham, MA) basketball squad defeated the visiting Melrose Red Raiders (Melrose, MA), by a score of 51-43.

Next, the Spartans clash with the Burlington Red Devils (Burlington, MA) in a Middlesex test, on Thursday, February 13. Stoneham will attempt to improve on its 4-6 season record.

The Red Raiders (5-12) will now prepare for their test against Watertown (Watertown, MA). The Raiders come into the Middlesex test with a 8-6 record. In their last test, Watertown overcame Wakefield Memorial (Wakefield, MA), 50-43, in a league test.