Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Emerson Cavaliers (Emerson, NJ) and the host Becton Wildcats (East Rutherford, NJ), saw Emerson's basketball squad hold off Becton by a tally of 47-40.

With the victory, Emerson improves its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Cavaliers host Midland Park (Midland Park, NJ) to confront the Panthers in a Freelance challenge on Saturday, December 17. The Panthers come into the challenge with a record of 0-1. Midland Park lost 71-25 in their recent non-league challenge against St. Mary (Rutherford, NJ)

Next up, the Wildcats confront the Bergen Charter (Hackensack, NJ) in a North Jersey - Division 5 challenge, on Saturday, December 17. Becton will attempt to improve on its 0-1 season record.