New Jersey High School Basketball - Cherokee holds off Cherry Hill East
January 17, 2024: Marlton, NJ 08053 Fans at Wednesday's league challenge between the Cherokee Chiefs (Marlton, NJ) and the visiting Cherry Hill East Cougars (Cherry Hill, NJ), saw Cherokee's basketball squad hold off Cherry Hill East by a tally of 53-49.
With the victory, Cherokee improves its record to 10-4 on the campaign. The Chiefs host Eastern (Voorhees, NJ) to confront the Vikings in a Freelance challenge on Thursday, January 18. The Vikings come into the challenge with a record of 14-1. Eastern won 66-58 in their recent non-league challenge against Rancocas Valley (Mt. Holly, NJ)
Next up, the Cougars confront the Eastside Tigers (Camden, NJ) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 23. Cherry Hill East will attempt to improve on its 7-9 season record. The Tigers come into the challenge with a 7-6 record after their 46-34 league win over Camden Catholic (Cherry Hill, NJ).