In Thursday's non-league contest, the host Caldwell Chiefs basketball team scored a close 53-48 triumph over the Montclair Mounties.

The Chiefs (8-0) will now prepare for their challenge against West Essex (North Caldwell, NJ). The Knights come into the non-league challenge with a 3-3 record.

In their next game, the Mounties encounter the Livingston Lancers (Livingston, NJ) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, January 11. Montclair will attempt to improve on its 3-5 season record. The Lancers come into the challenge with a 6-2 record after their 49-36 league win over Science Park (Newark, NJ).