Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Steinert Spartans (Hamilton, NJ) and the visiting Nottingham Northstars (Hamilton, NJ), saw Steinert's basketball squad hold off Nottingham by a tally of 35-33.

With the victory, Steinert improves its record to 2-6 on the campaign. The Spartans host Monmouth Regional (Tinton Falls, NJ) to confront the Falcons in a non-league challenge on Saturday, January 7. The Falcons come into the challenge with a record of 6-2. Monmouth Regional won 58-42 in their recent league challenge against Ocean Township (Oakhurst, NJ)

Next up, the Northstars confront the Hackettstown Tigers (Hackettstown, NJ) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, January 7. Nottingham will attempt to improve on its 4-3 season record.