Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Central Catholic Raiders (Lawrence, MA) and the host Lowell Red Raiders (Lowell, MA), saw Central Catholic's basketball squad hold off Lowell by a tally of 46-45.

With the victory, Central Catholic improves its record to 12-6 on the campaign. The Raiders travel to Catholic Memorial (West Roxbury, MA) to play the Knights in a non-league challenge on Sunday, February 18. The Knights come into the challenge with a record of 16-3. Catholic Memorial lost 59-50 in their recent non-league challenge against Attleboro (Attleboro, MA)

Next up, the Red Raiders play the Salem Witches (Salem, MA) in a non-league challenge, on Wednesday, February 21. Lowell will attempt to improve on its 14-6 season record. The Witches come into the challenge with a 8-3 record after their 56-48 non-league loss to Haverhill (Haverhill, MA).