Holmdel Hornets (Holmdel, NJ) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Toms River North Mariners (Toms River, NJ), 49-44 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Holmdel upgrades its record to 6-1 on the campaign. The Hornets host Ranney (Tinton Falls, NJ) to play the in a non-league bout on Friday, January 5. The come into the bout with a record of 5-2. Ranney lost 62-46 in their recent non-league bout against Central Regional (Bayville, NJ)

Next up, the Mariners play the Brick Township Green Dragons (Brick, NJ) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, January 4. Toms River North will attempt to upgrade on its 6-2 season record. The Green Dragons come into the bout with a 1-7 record after their 56-49 non-league loss to Freehold Boro (Freehold, NJ).