The New Hope-Solebury Lions basketball squad (New Hope, PA), was nudged 54-49 in Tuesday's league battle with the visiting Springfield Township Spartans (Erdenheim, PA)

With the victory, Springfield Township advances its record to 9-6 on the year. The Spartans host Lower Moreland (Huntingdon Valley, PA) to meet the Lions in a Suburban One - American battle on Friday, January 24. The Lions enter the battle with a record of 2-11.

The Lions now own a 3-12 record. They put it on the line next when they host Upper Moreland for a Suburban One - American battle on Thursday, January 23.