The Howell Rebels topped the host Toms River East Raiders basketball team by a final score of 55-44 in Saturday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Rebels face the Marlboro Mustangs (Marlboro, NJ) in a Shore A - North game, on Monday, January 9. Howell will attempt to move on its 4-5 season record.

With the defeat, Toms River East moves to 2-6 on the year. The Raiders travel to Lacey Township (Lanoka Harbor, NJ) to encounter the Lions in a non-league test on Thursday, January 12. The Lions go into the test with a record of 4-3. Lacey Township lost 59-42 in their recent non-league test against Point Pleasant Boro (Point Pleasant, NJ)