Holliston hadn't done well against Norton recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Holliston Panthers pulled ahead with a 46-45 photo finish over the Norton Lancers. The win was all the more spectacular given the Panthers' disadvantage in MaxPreps' Massachusetts basketball rankings (they are ranked 233rd, while the Lancers are ranked 108th).
Panthers
| 01/24/25 @ Norton | 46-45 |
| 01/21/25 vs Bellingham | 59-41 |
| 01/17/25 @ Millis | 62-65 |
| 01/14/25 vs Medway | 44-51 |
| 01/10/25 vs Dover-Sherborn | 63-59 |
Holliston's victory ended a 16-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-7. As for Norton, they dropped their record down to 8-5 with the defeat, which was their fourth straight at home.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Holliston will face off against Medfield at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Medfield knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past six contests -- so hopefully Holliston likes a good challenge. As for Norton, they will challenge Westwood at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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