Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Clayton Clippers (Clayton, NJ) and the visiting Salem Rams (Salem, NJ), saw Clayton's basketball squad hold off Salem by a tally of 80-76.

With the victory, Clayton improves its record to 10-9 on the campaign. The Clippers host Freedom Prep (Camden, NJ) to confront the in a non-league challenge on Monday, January 23. The come into the challenge with a record of 0-1. Freedom Prep lost 72-23 in their recent non-league challenge against Schalick (Pittsgrove, NJ)

Next up, the Rams confront the Pitman Panthers (Pitman, NJ) in a Tri-County - Classic challenge, on Tuesday, January 24. Salem will attempt to improve on its 4-7 season record. The Panthers come into the challenge with a 7-7 record after their 68-32 league win over Salem County Vo-Tech (Woodstown, NJ).