Danvers was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell 65-54 to the Salem Witches. The Falcons were probably out for revenge after losing 67-55 to them when the teams met back in January of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
| 01/09/25 vs Salem | 12 |
| 12/28/24 @ Gloucester | 9 |
| 12/18/24 @ Bishop Fenwick | 7 |
| 12/20/24 @ Winthrop | 7 |
| 12/27/24 vs Salem Academy Charter | 7 |
When it comes to explaining why Danvers lost, don't look at Kyle Sillars. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double on 14 points and 12 boards. Those 12 boards gave Sillars a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Kevin Ahearn, who posted 11 points and seven rebounds.
Danvers' loss dropped their record down to 5-5. As for Salem, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Danvers will venture away from home to face off against Peabody Veterans Memorial at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Salem, they will head out on the road to square off against Swampscott at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Swampscott's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season.
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