Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Paramus Spartans (Paramus, NJ) and the visiting Northern Highlands Highlanders (Allendale, NJ), saw Paramus's basketball squad hold off Northern Highlands by a tally of 51-50.

With the victory, Paramus improves its record to 5-6 on the campaign. The Spartans host Ramapo (Franklin Lakes, NJ) to confront the Raiders in a Big North - National challenge on Thursday, February 2. The Raiders come into the challenge with a record of 15-1.

Next up, the Highlanders confront the Wayne Hills Patriots (Wayne, NJ) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, January 19. Northern Highlands will attempt to improve on its 5-6 season record. The Patriots come into the challenge with a 3-5 record after their 47-19 league loss to Wayne Valley (Wayne, NJ).