Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Schalick Cougars (Pittsgrove, NJ) and the visiting Cumberland Colts (Seabrook, NJ), saw Schalick's basketball squad hold off Cumberland by a count of 28-25.

With the victory, Schalick upgrades its record to 2-0 on the campaign. The Cougars host Cumberland Christian (Vineland, NJ) to play the Crusaders in a non-league challenge on Monday, January 2. The Crusaders come into the challenge with a record of 2-1. Cumberland Christian lost 43-7 in their recent non-league challenge against Wilberforce (Princeton Junction, NJ)

Next up, the Colts play the Cape May County Tech Hawks (Cape May Court House, NJ) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, December 27. Cumberland will attempt to upgrade on its 0-3 season record.