The Eastern Christian Eagles topped the visiting Hawthorne Bears basketball team by a final score of 62-52 in Friday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Eagles face the Manchester Regional Falcons (Haledon, NJ) in a non-league game, on Monday, January 9. Eastern Christian will attempt to move on its 5-1 season record. The Falcons enter the game with a 3-5 record after their 51-34 league win over Garfield (Garfield, NJ).

With the defeat, Hawthorne moves to 6-5 on the year. The Bears host Hasbrouck Heights (Hasbrouck Heights, NJ) to face the Aviators in a non-league game on Wednesday, January 11. The Aviators enter the game with a record of 4-2.