Fans at Monday's non-league challenge between the Saugus Sachems (Saugus, MA) and the visiting Beverly Panthers (Beverly, MA), saw Saugus's basketball squad hold off Beverly by a score of 68-62.

With the victory, Saugus improves its record to 6-10 on the campaign. The Sachems travel to Gloucester (Gloucester, MA) to battle the Fishermen in a Northeastern - Small challenge on Tuesday, February 8. The Fishermen come into the challenge with a record of 6-8. Gloucester won 49-36 in their recent league challenge against Swampscott (Swampscott, MA)

Next up, the Panthers battle the Revere Patriots (Revere, MA) in a Northeastern - Large challenge, on Friday, February 11. Beverly will attempt to improve on its 5-7 season record. The Patriots come into the challenge with a 5-10 record after their 66-61 non-league loss to Somerville (Somerville, MA).