Eastern Massachusetts boys’ basketball kicked off the new year in style as top players delivered remarkable performances from Dec. 31 to Jan. 6. Massive double-doubles from Bishop Feehan, Acton-Boxborough, Manchester Essex, and Lynnfield stood out, with Braintree and Brookline adding to the excitement.

December 26 is the 360th day of 2025, leaving five days until the new year. On this date, history remembers a massive earthquake that brought a devastating tsunami to Asia, a reminder of our planet’s powerful forces.