In Saturday's league challenge, the host Union City Soaring Eagles basketball squad scored a close 68-63 victory over the North Bergen Bruins.

With the victory, Union City improves its record to 7-5 on the campaign. The Soaring Eagles travel to Lincoln (Jersey City, NJ) to confront the Lions in a Hudson County - American challenge on Thursday, January 26. The Lions come into the challenge with a record of 4-11.

Next up, the Bruins confront the St. Peter's Prep Marauders (Jersey City, NJ) in a Hudson County - American challenge, on Tuesday, January 17. North Bergen will attempt to improve on its 5-5 season record. The Marauders come into the challenge with a 9-2 record after their 52-20 non-league win over Rumson-Fair Haven (Rumson, NJ).