The Pope John XXIII basketball squad (Sparta, NJ), lost 57-37 in Monday's non-league battle with the host Newton Braves (Newton, NJ)

With the victory, Newton advances its record to 2-2 on the year. The Braves travel to Parsippany Hills (Parsippany, NJ) to meet the Vikings in a non-league battle on Friday, January 3. The Vikings enter the battle with a record of 2-4. Parsippany Hills lost 46-36 in their recent non-league battle against Hopatcong (Hopatcong, NJ)

The now own a 1-6 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Delaware Valley for a non-league battle on Saturday, January 4. Pope John XXIII will meet a Terriers squad coming off a 60-54 non-league win over Spotswood (Spotswood, NJ). The Terriers record now stands at 3-3.