The Oxford Pirates basketball team (Oxford, MA), was toppled 63-50 in Thursday's league battle with the visiting Auburn Rockets (Auburn, MA)

The Rockets now possess a 9-9 record. They put it on the line next when they host Northbridge for a South Worcester County - A battle on Monday, February 20. Auburn will confront a Rams team coming off a 41-30 league win over Uxbridge (Uxbridge, MA). The Rams record now stands at 7-11.

The Pirates (10-8) will now prepare for their battle against Hopedale (Hopedale, MA). The Blue Raiders come into the non-league battle with a 14-4 record. In their last battle, Hopedale beat Holliston (Holliston, MA), 48-42, in a non-league battle.