In Wednesday's non-league match, the host Pequannock Golden Panthers basketball team scored a tight 49-46 triumph over the West Milford Highlanders.

In their next game, the Golden Panthers meet the Whippany Park Wildcats (Whippany, NJ) in a Northwest Jersey - Independence match, on Wednesday, January 3. Pequannock will attempt to better on its 2-3 season record. The Wildcats enter the match with a 3-2 record after their 62-53 non-league loss to Lakeland Regional (Wanaque, NJ).

With the defeat, West Milford moves to 1-6 on the year. The Highlanders host Wayne Hills (Wayne, NJ) to meet the Patriots in a Big North - Independence match on Tuesday, January 2. The Patriots enter the match with a record of 6-0. Wayne Hills won 53-46 in their recent league match against Paramus (Paramus, NJ)