Mystic Valley Regional Eagles (Malden, MA) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Innovation Academy The Red Tailed Hawk (Tyngsborough, MA), 72-67 in a league bout.

With the victory, Mystic Valley Regional upgrades its record to 10-8 on the year. The Eagles host Fellowship Christian Academy (Methuen, MA) to face the in a Commonwealth - Lower game on Friday, February 17. The enter the game with a record of 0-13. Fellowship Christian Academy lost 72-35 in their recent league game against Nashoba Valley Tech (Westford, MA)

With the defeat, Innovation Academy moves to 11-6 on the year. The The red tailed hawk travel to Cristo Rey (Boston, MA) to face the in a non-league game on Wednesday, February 15. The enter the game with a record of 5-7. Cristo Rey won 46-35 in their recent non-league game against Notre Dame Cristo Rey (Lawrence, MA)