South Lancaster Academy Crusaders (South Lancaster, MA) boosters left the game satisfied Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Nashoba Valley Tech Vikings (Westford, MA), 45-43 in a non-league match.

With the victory, South Lancaster Academy upgrades its record to 6-6 on the year. The Crusaders host Essex North Shore Agric & Tech School (Hathorne, MA) to face the Hawks in a non-league challenge on Saturday, February 15. The Hawks come into the challenge with a record of 2-7.

In their next game, the Vikings battle the Northeast Metro RVT Knights (Wakefield, MA) in a Commonwealth - Lower challenge, on Thursday, February 13. Nashoba Valley Tech will attempt to improve on its 7-12 season record. The Knights come into the challenge with a 3-13 record after their 68-63 league loss to Innovation Academy (Tyngsborough, MA).