Fans at Monday's non-league challenge between the Hawthorne Bears (Hawthorne, NJ) and the visiting Butler Bulldogs (Butler, NJ), saw Hawthorne's basketball squad overcome Butler by a tally of 53-38.

With the victory, Hawthorne improves its record to 9-9 on the campaign. The Bears host Eastern Christian (North Haledon, NJ) to confront the Eagles in a non-league challenge on Wednesday, February 1. The Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 9-7. Eastern Christian won 54-46 in their recent league challenge against Pompton Lakes (Pompton Lakes, NJ)

Next up, the Bulldogs confront the Glen Rock Panthers (Glen Rock, NJ) in a non-league challenge, on Wednesday, February 1. Butler will attempt to improve on its 6-8 season record. The Panthers come into the challenge with a 7-5 record after their 53-31 non-league win over Hawthorne Christian (Hawthorne, NJ).