In Thursday's non-league match, the host Middletown Middie Bears basketball team scored a good 44-24 triumph over the Newburgh Free Academy Goldbacks.

In their next game, the Middie Bears meet the Monroe-Woodbury Crusaders (Central Valley, NY) in a non-league match, on Friday, January 20. Middletown will attempt to move on its 6-2 season record. The Crusaders enter the match with a 4-1 record after their 49-17 non-league win over Washingtonville (Washingtonville, NY).

With the defeat, Newburgh Free Academy moves to 3-5 on the year. The Goldbacks host Red Hook (Red Hook, NY) to meet the Raiders in a non-league match on Monday, January 30. The Raiders enter the match with a record of 5-1.