Fans at Wednesday's league challenge between the Lenape Valley Patriots (Stanhope, NJ) and the host Newton Braves (Newton, NJ), saw Lenape Valley's basketball squad hold off Newton by a tally of 55-48.

With the victory, Lenape Valley improves its record to 7-6 on the campaign. The Patriots host Boonton (Boonton, NJ) to confront the Bombers in a non-league challenge on Thursday, February 2. The Bombers come into the challenge with a record of 8-8.

Next up, the Braves confront the Sparta Spartans (Sparta, NJ) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, February 2. Newton will attempt to improve on its 4-11 season record.