In Monday's league match, the host Hamilton Hornets basketball team scored a tight 49-44 triumph over the Hopewell Valley Central Bulldogs.

In their next game, the Hornets meet the Lawrence Cardinals (Lawrenceville, NJ) in a Colonial Valley match, on Tuesday, January 23. Hamilton will attempt to move on its 5-7 season record. The Cardinals enter the match with a 5-8 record after their 70-57 non-league loss to Delaware Valley (Frenchtown, NJ).

With the defeat, Hopewell Valley Central moves to 9-2 on the year. The Bulldogs travel to Notre Dame (Lawrenceville, NJ) to meet the Irish in a Colonial Valley match on Tuesday, January 23. The Irish enter the match with a record of 6-6. Notre Dame lost 56-49 in their recent non-league match against Hunterdon Central (Flemington, NJ)