Methuen at Chelmsford — JV boys basketball preview (Dec. 16)

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Methuen Rangers visit the Chelmsford Lions on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, for a junior varsity league matchup at Chelmsford High School. Tip is set for 5 p.m. EST. Both squads enter the game 0-0 on the young season.

Quick look

Game: [Methuen Rangers at Chelmsford Lions] (https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/basketball/games/5920360-methuen-vs-chelmsford)

Date/time: Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025 — 5 p.m. EST

Location: Chelmsford High School

Home: [Chelmsford Lions] (https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/basketball/teams/172405-chelmsford-lions-jv) (fans: 1)

Away: [Methuen Rangers] (https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/basketball/teams/175891-methuen-rangers-jv) (fans: 0)

Season context and notes

There’s no recent meeting on file between these two programs, so Tuesday’s game is an early-season chance to establish momentum. With both teams opening at 0-0, expect coaches to use this one to evaluate rotations and set a tone for the weeks ahead.

Streaming and ticketing

Chelmsford and Methuen list NFHS Network streaming pages; availability and subscription requirements vary by school and platform:

Chelmsford NFHS: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/chelmsford-high-school-north-chelmsford-ma/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

Methuen NFHS: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/methuen-high-school-methuen-ma/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

If you plan to attend, check with Chelmsford High School for any ticketing details or admission policies.

What to watch and next steps for fans

Keep an eye on early contributors on both rosters as coaches settle their lineups.

Chelmsford’s next game: Billerica Memorial at Chelmsford, Friday, Dec. 19, 2025 — 5 p.m. EST ([game link] (https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/basketball/games/5920679-billerica-memorial-vs-chelmsford)).

Methuen’s next game: Lowell at Methuen, Friday, Dec. 19, 2025 — 5:30 p.m. EST ([game link] (https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/basketball/games/5941306-lowell-vs-methuen)).

Follow and engage

Follow the teams on SBLive to help grow their fan counts and stay updated: [Chelmsford Lions] (https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/basketball/teams/172405-chelmsford-lions-jv) and [Methuen Rangers] (https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/basketball/teams/175891-methuen-rangers-jv). Make your picks for fun on the game page — picks and fan counts can change, so keep checking back and cast your vote for the team you want to see win.

For full game details and updates, visit the SBLive game page: https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/basketball/games/5920360-methuen-vs-chelmsford