The Sparta Spartans basketball squad (Sparta, NJ), was outscored 54-45 in Tuesday's league battle with the visiting Chatham Cougars (Chatham, NJ)

With the victory, Chatham advances its record to 1-0 on the year. The Cougars host Randolph (Randolph, NJ) to meet the Rams in a Northwest Jersey - American test on Thursday, December 19. The Rams come into the test with a record of 1-1. Randolph lost 57-38 in their recent league test against West Morris Mendham (Mendham, NJ)

The Spartans (0-1) will now prepare for their test against Morris Knolls (Rockaway, NJ). The Golden Eagles come into the Northwest Jersey - American test with a 1-0 record. In their last test, Morris Knolls overcame West Morris Central (Chester, NJ), 67-52, in a league test.