Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Glen Ridge Ridgers (Glen Ridge, NJ) and the visiting Kearny Kardinals (Kearny, NJ), saw Glen Ridge's basketball squad overcome Kearny by a tally of 44-28.

With the victory, Glen Ridge improves its record to 5-1 on the campaign. The Ridgers host West Essex (North Caldwell, NJ) to confront the Knights in a Super Essex - Liberty challenge on Thursday, January 4. The Knights come into the challenge with a record of 3-4. West Essex won 46-26 in their recent league challenge against Cedar Grove (Cedar Grove, NJ)

Next up, the Kardinals confront the Hudson Catholic Hawks (Jersey City, NJ) in a Hudson County - American challenge, on Thursday, January 4. Kearny will attempt to improve on its 4-2 season record. The Hawks come into the challenge with a 2-3 record after their 59-42 non-league loss to Ranney (Tinton Falls, NJ).