Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Hawthorne Christian Defenders (Hawthorne, NJ) and the visiting Abundant Life Academy (Nutley, NJ), saw Hawthorne Christian's basketball squad overcome Abundant Life Academy by a tally of 24-8.

With the victory, Hawthorne Christian improves its record to 8-0 on the campaign. The Defenders travel to Mary Help of Christians Academy (North Haledon, NJ) to confront the Blue Jays in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, January 30. The Blue Jays come into the challenge with a record of 3-5.

Next up, the confront the Hudson Hornets (Hoboken, NJ) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, January 29. Abundant Life Academy will attempt to improve on its 0-9 season record. The Hornets come into the challenge with a 0-1 record after their 93-31 non-league loss to Cobble Hill (Brooklyn, NY).