In Thursday's non-league match, the host Hawthorne Bears basketball team scored a good 65-55 triumph over the Midland Park Panthers.

In their next game, the Bears meet the Waldwick Warriors (Waldwick, NJ) in a non-league match, on Thursday, February 22. Hawthorne will attempt to better on its 11-10 season record. The Warriors enter the match with a 14-10 record after their 71-48 non-league win over Wood-Ridge (Wood-Ridge, NJ).

With the defeat, Midland Park moves to 9-14 on the year. The Panthers travel to Pompton Lakes (Pompton Lakes, NJ) to meet the Cardinals in a non-league match on Saturday, February 17. The Cardinals enter the match with a record of 16-7. Pompton Lakes won 38-34 in their recent non-league match against Hasbrouck Heights (Hasbrouck Heights, NJ)