Ashland was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost to the Norton Lancers at home by a 69-50 margin. While losing is never fun, the Clockers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Massachusetts basketball rankings (they are ranked 201st, while the Lancers are ranked 64th).
Ashland's loss dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Norton, they pushed their record up to 7-1 with the victory, which was their fourth straight on the road.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Ashland will venture away from home to take on North Attleborough at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. As for Norton, they will take on Norwood at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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