In Tuesday's league match, the visiting Methuen Rangers basketball team scored a tight 68-65 triumph over the Haverhill Hillies.

In their next game, the Rangers meet the Chelmsford Lions (North Chelmsford, MA) in a Merrimack Valley - Small match, on Thursday, February 16. Methuen will attempt to better on its 13-5 season record. The Lions enter the match with a 11-7 record after their 54-53 league win over Billerica Memorial (Billerica, MA).

With the defeat, Haverhill moves to 9-12 on the year. The Hillies travel to Dracut (Dracut, MA) to meet the Middies in a Merrimack Valley - Small match on Friday, February 17. The Middies enter the match with a record of 0-18. Dracut lost 53-38 in their recent league match against Tewksbury Memorial (Tewksbury, MA)