Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Gloucester Fishermen (Gloucester, MA) and the visiting Marblehead Magicians (Marblehead, MA), saw Gloucester's basketball squad hold off Marblehead by a tally of 68-61.

With the victory, Gloucester improves its record to 1-1 on the campaign. The Fishermen host Manchester Essex (Manchester, MA) to play the Hornets in a non-league challenge on Friday, December 29. The Hornets come into the challenge with a record of 1-1.

Next up, the Magicians play the New Mission Titans (Boston, MA) in a non-league challenge, on Wednesday, December 27. Marblehead will attempt to improve on its 2-1 season record. The Titans come into the challenge with a 2-0 record after their 73-58 non-league win over East Boston (East Boston, MA).