Central Regional Golden Eagles (Bayville, NJ) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Toms River North Mariners (Toms River, NJ), 64-49 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Central Regional upgrades its record to 8-3 on the season. The Golden Eagles host Jackson Memorial (Jackson Township, NJ) to clash with the Jaguars in a Shore A - South challenge on Tuesday, January 16. The Jaguars come into the challenge with a record of 4-5.

Next up, the Mariners confront the Toms River East Raiders (Toms River, NJ) in a Shore A - South challenge, on Tuesday, January 16. Toms River North will attempt to improve on its 7-3 season record.