In Thursday's league match, the visiting Nutley Maroon Raiders basketball team scored a tight 53-50 triumph over the Bloomfield Bengals.

In their next game, the Maroon Raiders meet the Glen Ridge Ridgers (Glen Ridge, NJ) in a non-league match, on Tuesday, January 23. Nutley will attempt to move on its 9-5 season record. The Ridgers enter the match with a 10-2 record after their 38-17 league win over Cedar Grove (Cedar Grove, NJ).

With the defeat, Bloomfield moves to 6-6 on the year. The Bengals host Central (Newark, NJ) to meet the Blue Devils in a Super Essex - Liberty match on Monday, January 22. The Blue Devils enter the match with a record of 9-7. Central lost 52-48 in their recent non-league match against Union City (Union City, NJ)