In Wednesday's non-league match, the host Holmdel Hornets basketball team scored a tight 53-47 triumph over the Mount St. Mary Academy Lions.

In their next game, the Hornets meet the St. Thomas Aquinas Trojans (Edison, NJ) in a non-league match, on Friday, December 29. Holmdel will attempt to move on its 4-1 season record. The Trojans enter the match with a 4-2 record after their 57-47 non-league win over Ranney (Tinton Falls, NJ).

With the defeat, Mount St. Mary Academy moves to 3-3 on the year. The Lions host Colts Neck (Colts Neck, NJ) to meet the Cougars in a non-league match on Friday, December 29. The Cougars enter the match with a record of 2-2. Colts Neck won 53-49 in their recent non-league match against East Brunswick (East Brunswick, NJ)