Rutherford Bulldogs (Rutherford, NJ) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Glen Rock Panthers (Glen Rock, NJ), 35-33 in a league bout.

With the victory, Rutherford upgrades its record to 7-3 on the campaign. The Bulldogs host Garfield (Garfield, NJ) to play the Boilermakers in a Northwest Jersey - Colonial bout on Thursday, February 3. The Boilermakers come into the bout with a record of 0-9.

Next up, the Panthers play the Hawthorne Bears (Hawthorne, NJ) in a Northwest Jersey - Colonial bout, on Thursday, February 3. Glen Rock will attempt to upgrade on its 7-3 season record. The Bears come into the bout with a 6-4 record after their 53-42 league loss to Elmwood Park (Elmwood Park, NJ).