The Eastern Christian Eagles basketball squad (North Haledon, NJ), was outscored 40-24 in Thursday's non-league battle with the host Hawthorne Christian Defenders (Hawthorne, NJ)

With the victory, Hawthorne Christian advances its record to 3-6 on the year. The Defenders host Passaic Arts & Science Charter (Passaic, NJ) to meet the in a non-league battle on Saturday, January 25. The enter the battle with a record of 6-4. Passaic Arts & Science Charter lost 70-65 in their recent league battle against American History (Newark, NJ)

The Eagles now own a 0-8 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Waldwick for a non-league battle on Friday, January 24.