In Friday's league match, the host Manalapan Braves basketball squad scored a close 58-56 win over the Marlboro Mustangs.

With the win, Manalapan upgrades its record to 8-6 on the season. The Braves travel to Brick Memorial (Brick, NJ) to clash with the Mustangs in a non-league bout on Saturday, January 21. The Mustangs go into the bout with a record of 12-8. Brick Memorial lost 48-34 in their recent non-league bout against Howell (Farmingdale, NJ)

Next up, the Mustangs clash with the Christian Brothers Academy Colts (Lincroft, NJ) in a Shore A - North contest, on Tuesday, January 24. Marlboro will attempt to better on its 3-6 season record. The Colts enter the contest with a 8-5 record after their 48-39 league win over Freehold Township (Freehold, NJ).