North Star Academy (Newark, NJ) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Science Park Chargers (Newark, NJ), 39-34 in a league bout.

With the win, North Star Academy upgrades its record to 1-1 on the season. The host Barringer (Newark, NJ) to clash with the Blue Bears in a Super Essex - Freedom bout on Thursday, December 22. The Blue Bears go into the bout with a record of 0-0.

Next up, the Chargers clash with the Barringer Blue Bears (Newark, NJ) in a Super Essex - Freedom bout, on Tuesday, December 20. Science Park will attempt to upgrade on its 0-2 season record.