Hawthorne Christian Defenders (Hawthorne, NJ) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Trinity Christian (Montville, NJ), 30-12 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Hawthorne Christian upgrades its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Defenders host Abundant Life Academy (Nutley, NJ) to play the in a non-league bout on Wednesday, December 20. The come into the bout with a record of 0-3. Abundant Life Academy lost 54-20 in their recent league bout against Veritas Christian Academy (Sparta, NJ)

Next up, the play the Harmony Christian Hawks (Middletown, NY) in a Metro Christian bout, on Thursday, January 4. Trinity Christian will attempt to upgrade on its 2-2 season record.