Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Point Pleasant Boro Panthers (Point Pleasant, NJ) and the visiting Liberty Lions (Jackson, NJ), saw Point Pleasant Boro's basketball squad hold off Liberty by a tally of 40-38.

With the victory, Point Pleasant Boro improves its record to 4-2 on the campaign. The Panthers host Toms River South (Toms River, NJ) to play the Indians in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, January 2. The Indians come into the challenge with a record of 5-1. Toms River South won 55-41 in their recent league challenge against Toms River East (Toms River, NJ)

Next up, the Lions play the Colts Neck Cougars (Colts Neck, NJ) in a non-league challenge, on Wednesday, January 3. Liberty will attempt to improve on its 0-6 season record. The Cougars come into the challenge with a 4-1 record after their 52-43 league win over St. John-Vianney (Holmdel, NJ).