Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Cedar Grove Panthers (Cedar Grove, NJ) and the host Eagle Academy (Newark, NJ), saw Cedar Grove's basketball squad hold off Eagle Academy by a tally of 42-40.

With the victory, Cedar Grove improves its record to 3-0 on the campaign. The Panthers host Newark Academy (Livingston, NJ) to play the Minutemen in a Super Essex - Freedom challenge on Friday, December 22. The Minutemen come into the challenge with a record of 1-1. Newark Academy won 65-35 in their recent league challenge against Tech (Newark, NJ)

Next up, the play the Montclair Kimberley Academy Cougars (Montclair, NJ) in a Super Essex - Freedom challenge, on Thursday, December 21. Eagle Academy will attempt to improve on its 1-1 season record. The Cougars come into the challenge with a 2-1 record after their 56-51 league win over Weequahic (Newark, NJ).