The Haverford Fords got by the visiting Marple Newtown Fightin' Tigers basketball squad by a final score of 61-57 in Tuesday's league outing.

Next, the Fords clash with the Upper Darby Royals (Drexel Hill, PA) in a Central outing, on Thursday, January 23. Haverford will attempt to upgrade on its 8-8 season record. The Royals come into the outing with a 6-10 record after their 43-35 league win over Harriton (Rosemont, PA).

The Fightin' Tigers (9-5) will now prepare for their outing against Springfield (Springfield, PA). The Cougars come into the Central outing with a 11-5 record. In their last outing, Springfield was nipped by Lower Merion (Ardmore, PA), 54-45, in a league outing.