While Norton didn't have the best season last year (they finished 9-11), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They took down the Ashland Clockers 69-50 on Friday. Given the Lancers' advantage in MaxPreps' Massachusetts basketball rankings (they are ranked 64th, while the Clockers are ranked 201st), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.

Lancers
01/10/25 @ Ashland | 69-50 |
01/03/25 @ Dover-Sherborn | 50-48 |
12/19/24 @ Millis | 55-52 |
12/13/24 @ Bellingham | 62-23 |
Norton's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-1. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 59.0 points per game. As for Ashland, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-7.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Norton will take on Norwood at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Ashland, they will square off against North Attleborough at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday.
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