Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Eagle Academy (Newark, NJ) and the host Golda Och Academy (West Orange, NJ), saw Eagle Academy's basketball squad hold off Golda Och Academy by a tally of 31-29.

With the victory, Eagle Academy improves its record to 2-3 on the campaign. The travel to Weequahic (Newark, NJ) to play the Indians in a Super Essex - Freedom challenge on Tuesday, January 9. The Indians come into the challenge with a record of 2-4.

Next up, the play the Montclair Kimberley Academy Cougars (Montclair, NJ) in a Super Essex - Freedom challenge, on Monday, January 8. Golda Och Academy will attempt to improve on its 1-5 season record. The Cougars come into the challenge with a 4-3 record after their 67-47 league win over Newark Academy (Livingston, NJ).