In Monday's non-league outing, the Newton South Lions (Newton, MA) basketball squad nipped the host Chelmsford Lions (North Chelmsford, MA), by a margin of 48-41.

The Lions (4-7) will now prepare for their match against Westford Academy (Westford, MA). The Grey Ghosts enter the Dual County - Large match with a 7-7 record. In their last match, Westford Academy was nipped by Cambridge Rindge & Latin (Cambridge, MA), 47-43, in a league match.

With the defeat, Chelmsford moves to 3-11 on the year. The Lions travel to Boston College High (Boston, MA) to meet the Eagles in a non-league match on Thursday, February 8. The Eagles enter the match with a record of 9-6. Boston College High won 64-55 in their recent non-league match against St. John's (Shrewsbury, MA)