Fans at Monday's non-league challenge between the Deptford Spartans (Deptford, NJ) and the visiting Gloucester City Lions (Gloucester City, NJ), saw Deptford's basketball squad hold off Gloucester City by a count of 70-67.

With the victory, Deptford upgrades its record to 7-5 on the campaign. The Spartans host Delsea (Franklinville, NJ) to play the Crusaders in a Tri-County - Liberty challenge on Tuesday, January 16. The Crusaders come into the challenge with a record of 9-3.

Next up, the Lions play the West Deptford Eagles (Westville, NJ) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 16. Gloucester City will attempt to upgrade on its 6-5 season record. The Eagles come into the challenge with a 4-6 record after their 65-56 non-league win over Lindenwold (Lindenwold, NJ).