Lowell Catholic Crusaders (Lowell, MA) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Shawsheen Valley Tech Rams (Billerica, MA), 66-65 in a league bout.

With the win, Lowell Catholic upgrades its record to 7-9 on the season. The Crusaders travel to KIPP Academy Lynn Collegiate (Lynn, MA) to clash with the Panthers in a Commonwealth - Upper bout on Thursday, February 8. The Panthers go into the bout with a record of 3-8. KIPP Academy Lynn Collegiate lost 68-56 in their recent league bout against Lynn Vo-Tech (Lynn, MA)

Next up, the Rams clash with the Greater Lawrence Tech Reggies (Andover, MA) in a Commonwealth - Upper bout, on Friday, February 9. Shawsheen Valley Tech will attempt to upgrade on its 10-6 season record. The Reggies go into the bout with a 7-6 record after their 62-54 league loss to Lowell Catholic (Lowell, MA).