New Jersey High School Basketball - Monmouth Regional nips Long Branch
January 8, 2024: Long Branch, NJ 07740 Monmouth Regional Falcons (Tinton Falls, NJ) backers were pleased Monday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Long Branch Green Wave (Long Branch, NJ), 24-22 in a non-league bout.
With the victory, Monmouth Regional upgrades its record to 6-2 on the campaign. The Falcons host Shore Regional (West Long Branch, NJ) to play the Blue Devils in a Shore C bout on Tuesday, January 9. The Blue Devils come into the bout with a record of 6-2.
Next up, the Green Wave play the St. Rose Purple Roses (Belmar, NJ) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, January 9. Long Branch will attempt to upgrade on its 0-9 season record. The Purple Roses come into the bout with a 9-1 record after their 52-48 non-league win over St. Benedict's Prep (Newark, NJ).