The Hawthorne Bears basketball team (Hawthorne, NJ), was overwhelmed 44-22 in Friday's league battle with the visiting Eastern Christian Eagles (North Haledon, NJ)

The Eagles now possess a 4-1 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Mary Help of Christians Academy for a non-league battle on Monday, January 9. Eastern Christian will confront a Blue Jays team coming off a 41-15 non-league win over Lacordaire Academy (Upper Montclair, NJ). The Blue Jays record now stands at 3-3.

The Bears (0-7) will now prepare for their battle against Leonia (Leonia, NJ). The Lions come into the non-league battle with a 4-2 record.