The Beverly Panthers basketball squad (Beverly, MA), was nudged 64-58 in Friday's league battle with the host Masconomet Regional Chieftains (Boxford, MA)

With the victory, Masconomet Regional advances its record to 14-0 on the year. The Chieftains travel to Salem (Salem, MA) to meet the Witches in a non-league battle on Tuesday, February 11. The Witches enter the battle with a record of 13-2. Salem won 64-57 in their recent league battle against Swampscott (Swampscott, MA)

The Panthers now own a 12-6 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Winthrop for a non-league battle on Tuesday, February 11.