Upper Moreland Bears (Willow Grove, PA) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Samuel Fels (Philadelphia, PA), 61-56 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Upper Moreland upgrades its record to 10-1 on the campaign. The Bears travel to Abington (Abington, PA) to play the Galloping Ghosts in a Suburban One - American bout on Tuesday, January 3. The Galloping Ghosts come into the bout with a record of 3-7. Abington lost 51-31 in their recent non-league bout against Haverford (Havertown, PA)

Next up, the play the Maritime Academy Charter Seadogs (Philadelphia, PA) in a Philadelphia Public - American bout, on Thursday, January 5. Samuel Fels will attempt to upgrade on its 10-1 season record. The Seadogs come into the bout with a 7-3 record after their 67-54 league win over Bodine (Philadelphia, PA).