Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Prouty Panthers (Spencer, MA) and the visiting Oxford Pirates (Oxford, MA), saw Prouty's basketball squad hold off Oxford by a count of 66-60.

With the victory, Prouty upgrades its record to 16-0 on the campaign. The Panthers travel to Southbridge (Southbridge, MA) to play the Pioneers in a South Worcester County - B challenge on Monday, February 13. The Pioneers come into the challenge with a record of 3-11.

Next up, the Pirates play the Millbury Woolies (Millbury, MA) in a South Worcester County - A challenge, on Monday, February 13. Oxford will attempt to upgrade on its 10-6 season record. The Woolies come into the challenge with a 13-4 record after their 50-40 non-league win over Sutton (Sutton, MA).