Hawthorne Bears (Hawthorne, NJ) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host Hawthorne Christian Defenders (Hawthorne, NJ), 57-34 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Hawthorne upgrades its record to 7-4 on the season. The Bears host Glen Rock (Glen Rock, NJ) to clash with the Panthers in a Bergen/Passaic - King bout on Wednesday, January 17. The Panthers go into the bout with a record of 8-4. Glen Rock won 64-50 in their recent non-league bout against Pompton Lakes (Pompton Lakes, NJ)

In their next game, the Defenders face the West Milford Highlanders (West Milford, NJ) in a non-league game, on Saturday, January 13. Hawthorne Christian will attempt to move on its 3-9 season record. The Highlanders enter the game with a 3-9 record after their 81-51 league loss to Wayne Valley (Wayne, NJ).