Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Middle Township Panthers (Cape May Court House, NJ) and the visiting Our Lady of Mercy Academy Villagers (Newfield, NJ), saw Middle Township's basketball squad overcome Our Lady of Mercy Academy by a tally of 53-43.

With the victory, Middle Township improves its record to 13-3 on the campaign. The Panthers travel to Donovan Catholic (Toms River, NJ) to confront the Griffins in a non-league challenge on Saturday, January 21. The Griffins come into the challenge with a record of 3-8. Donovan Catholic lost 62-40 in their recent non-league challenge against Shore Regional (West Long Branch, NJ)

Next up, the Villagers confront the Salem Rams (Salem, NJ) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, January 21. Our Lady of Mercy Academy will attempt to improve on its 4-7 season record. The Rams come into the challenge with a 5-7 record after their 43-27 league loss to Clayton (Clayton, NJ).