Cherokee Chiefs (Marlton, NJ) backers were in high spirits Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Clearview Pioneers (Mullica Hill, NJ), 54-44 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Cherokee upgrades its record to 9-4 on the season. The Chiefs host Cherry Hill East (Cherry Hill, NJ) to play the Cougars in a Freelance bout on Tuesday, January 17. The Cougars go into the bout with a record of 9-4. Cherry Hill East won 52-50 in their recent non-league bout against Deptford (Deptford, NJ)

Next up, the Pioneers play the Williamstown Braves (Williamstown, NJ) in a Tri-County - Royal bout, on Tuesday, January 17. Clearview will attempt to upgrade on its 3-9 season record. The Braves go into the bout with a 6-6 record after their 71-67 non-league win over Sterling (Somerdale, NJ).