The St. Joseph Spartans nipped the visiting Environmental Charter Hawks basketball squad by a final score of 36-34 in Friday's league outing.

Next, the Spartans clash with the Western Beaver Golden Beavers (Industry, PA) in a non-league outing, on Thursday, January 2. St. Joseph will attempt to upgrade on its 1-0 season record.

The Hawks (0-4) will now prepare for their outing against Monessen (Monessen, PA). The Greyhounds enter the outing with a 1-0 record.