Marion P. Thomas (Newark, NJ) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting Academy for Urban Leadership Charter Jaguars (Perth Amboy, NJ), 70-45 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Marion P. Thomas upgrades its record to 4-4 on the season. The travel to Varsity Opponent (, ) to play the in a non-league bout on Friday, January 12. The go into the bout with a record of 247-927. Varsity Opponent lost 95-18 in their recent league bout against Oak Park Christian (Mobile, AL)

Next up, the Jaguars play the J.P. Stevens Hawks (Edison, NJ) in a non-league bout, on Wednesday, January 17. Academy for Urban Leadership Charter will attempt to upgrade on its 0-11 season record.