Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Gloucester City Lions (Gloucester City, NJ) and the host Sterling Silver Knights (Somerdale, NJ), saw Gloucester City's basketball squad hold off Sterling by a count of 53-49.

With the victory, Gloucester City upgrades its record to 6-4 on the campaign. The Lions travel to Deptford (Deptford, NJ) to play the Spartans in a non-league challenge on Monday, January 15. The Spartans come into the challenge with a record of 6-5. Deptford won 70-51 in their recent non-league challenge against Penns Grove (Carneys Point, NJ)

Next up, the Silver Knights play the Clearview Pioneers (Mullica Hill, NJ) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, January 15. Sterling will attempt to upgrade on its 4-6 season record. The Pioneers come into the challenge with a 5-5 record after their 56-39 non-league win over Pennsville Memorial (Pennsville, NJ).