In Tuesday's non-league match, the host Morristown Colonials basketball team scored a tight 46-43 victory over the Pope John XXIII .

With the victory, Morristown improves its record to 9-9 on the campaign. The Colonials host Randolph (Randolph, NJ) to confront the Rams in a Northwest Jersey - American challenge on Thursday, February 9. The Rams come into the challenge with a record of 6-14. Randolph lost 48-26 in their recent league challenge against West Morris Mendham (Mendham, NJ)

Next up, the confront the Sparta Spartans (Sparta, NJ) in a Northwest Jersey - National challenge, on Thursday, February 9. Pope John XXIII will attempt to improve on its 2-15 season record. The Spartans come into the challenge with a 11-6 record after their 57-56 non-league win over West Morris Central (Chester, NJ).