Fans at Monday's non-league challenge between the Methuen Rangers (Methuen, MA) and the visiting Lowell Catholic Crusaders (Lowell, MA), saw Methuen's basketball squad overcome Lowell Catholic by a tally of 77-62.

With the victory, Methuen improves its record to 8-7 on the campaign. The Rangers host Xaverian Brothers (Westwood, MA) to confront the Hawks in a non-league challenge on Friday, February 9. The Hawks come into the challenge with a record of 10-5. Xaverian Brothers won 75-44 in their recent league challenge against Malden Catholic (Malden, MA)

Next up, the Crusaders confront the Shawsheen Valley Tech Rams (Billerica, MA) in a Commonwealth - Upper test, on Tuesday, February 6. Lowell Catholic will attempt to advance on its 6-9 season record. The Rams go into the test with a 10-5 record after their 56-55 league win over Greater Lowell Tech (Tyngsborough, MA).