Cherry Hill West Lions (Cherry Hill, NJ) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Deptford Spartans (Deptford, NJ), 47-46 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Cherry Hill West upgrades its record to 2-6 on the campaign. The Lions travel to Seneca (Tabernacle, NJ) to play the Golden Eagles in a Olympic - Patriot bout on Thursday, January 5. The Golden Eagles come into the bout with a record of 1-5. Seneca lost 65-56 in their recent non-league bout against Cinnaminson (Cinnaminson, NJ)

Next up, the Spartans play the Cumberland Colts (Seabrook, NJ) in a Tri-County - Liberty bout, on Thursday, January 5. Deptford will attempt to upgrade on its 1-3 season record. The Colts come into the bout with a 3-3 record after their 71-34 non-league win over Cape May County Tech (Cape May Court House, NJ).