Sparta Spartans (Sparta, NJ) supporters left the game satisfied Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Morris Knolls Golden Eagles (Rockaway, NJ), 71-65 in a league match.

With the victory, Sparta advances its record to 4-10 on the year. The Spartans travel to Randolph (Randolph, NJ) to face the Rams in a Northwest Jersey - American match on Friday, January 24. The Rams enter the match with a record of 6-11. Randolph lost 67-42 in their recent league match against Chatham (Chatham, NJ)

The Golden Eagles now own a 6-10 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Delbarton for a Northwest Jersey - American match on Tuesday, January 28. Morris Knolls will face a Green Wave squad coming off a 64-53 non-league loss to Oratory Prep (Summit, NJ). The Green Wave record now stands at 10-8.