Freedom Patriots (Bethlehem, PA) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Bethlehem Catholic Hawks (Bethlehem, PA), 38-37 in a league bout.

With the victory, Freedom upgrades its record to 2-1 on the campaign. The Patriots travel to Spring-Ford (Royersford, PA) to face the Rams in a non-league game on Saturday, December 10. The Rams enter the game with a record of 1-1. Spring-Ford won 57-39 in their recent non-league game against Dock Mennonite (Lansdale, PA)

With the defeat, Bethlehem Catholic moves to 0-2 on the year. The Hawks travel to Pocono Mountain East (Swiftwater, PA) to face the Cardinals in a non-league game on Tuesday, December 13. The Cardinals enter the game with a record of 0-2. Pocono Mountain East lost 58-49 in their recent non-league game against Palmerton (Palmerton, PA)