Brookline Warriors (Brookline, MA) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Dedham Marauders (Dedham, MA), 70-61 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Brookline upgrades its record to 8-9 on the season. The Warriors host Braintree (Braintree, MA) to play the Wamps in a Bay State - Carey bout on Tuesday, February 7. The Wamps go into the bout with a record of 5-8. Braintree lost 78-72 in their recent non-league bout against Natick (Natick, MA)

Next up, the Marauders play the Norwood Mustangs (Norwood, MA) in a Bay State - Herget bout, on Tuesday, February 7. Dedham will attempt to upgrade on its 6-7 season record. The Mustangs go into the bout with a 8-8 record after their 55-42 non-league win over Needham (Needham, MA).