Deptford Spartans (Deptford, NJ) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Gloucester City Lions (Gloucester City, NJ), 39-34 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Deptford upgrades its record to 3-15 on the season. The Spartans host Delsea (Franklinville, NJ) to play the Crusaders in a Tri-County - Liberty bout on Tuesday, February 6. The Crusaders go into the bout with a record of 8-10. Delsea won 36-21 in their recent non-league bout against Collingswood (Collingswood, NJ)

Next up, the Lions play the Pennsville Memorial Eagles (Pennsville, NJ) in a non-league bout, on Monday, February 5. Gloucester City will attempt to upgrade on its 6-11 season record. The Eagles go into the bout with a 7-12 record after their 47-41 non-league win over West Deptford (Westville, NJ).