Becton Wildcats (East Rutherford, NJ) supporters left the game happy Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the visiting Leonia Lions (Leonia, NJ), 45-43 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Becton advances its record to 5-5 on the year. The Wildcats travel to Nutley (Nutley, NJ) to meet the Maroon Raiders in a non-league match on Friday, February 14. The Maroon Raiders enter the match with a record of 7-4.

The Lions now own a 5-5 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Fort Lee for a non-league match on Saturday, February 8.