Manchester Memorial Crusaders (Manchester, NH) boosters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Spaulding Red Raiders (Rochester, NH), 54-52 in a league match.

With the victory, Manchester Memorial upgrades its record to 9-8 on the year. The Crusaders host Merrimack (Merrimack, NH) to face the Tomahawks in a Division I match on Friday, February 21. The Tomahawks enter the match with a record of 8-12. Merrimack won 59-49 in their recent league match against Pinkerton (Derry, NH)

The Red Raiders now sport a 6-11 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Goffstown for a Division I match on Friday, February 21. Spaulding will face a Grizzlies squad coming off a 77-58 league loss to Exeter (Exeter, NH). The Grizzlies record now stands at 8-9.