Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Park Ridge Owls (Park Ridge, NJ) and the visiting Emerson Cavaliers (Emerson, NJ), saw Park Ridge's basketball squad hold off Emerson by a tally of 38-35.

With the victory, Park Ridge improves its record to 11-2 on the campaign. The Owls travel to Cresskill (Cresskill, NJ) to confront the Cougars in a Northwest Jersey - Patriot B challenge on Tuesday, January 24. The Cougars come into the challenge with a record of 9-4.

Next up, the Cavaliers confront the Westwood Cardinals (Washington Township, NJ) in a non-league challenge, on Sunday, January 22. Emerson will attempt to improve on its 8-5 season record. The Cardinals come into the challenge with a 5-7 record after their 55-35 league loss to Pascack Hills (Montvale, NJ).