Marion P. Thomas (Newark, NJ) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Newark Vocational Eagles (Newark, NJ), 56-41 in a league bout.

With the win, Marion P. Thomas upgrades its record to 1-0 on the season. The travel to Cedar Grove (Cedar Grove, NJ) to play the Panthers in a non-league bout on Saturday, December 16. The Panthers go into the bout with a record of 1-0. Cedar Grove won 43-28 in their recent league bout against Golda Och Academy (West Orange, NJ)

Next up, the Eagles play the Beloved Community Charter Owls (Jersey City, NJ) in a Freelance bout, on Friday, December 15. Newark Vocational will attempt to move on its 0-1 season record. The Owls enter the game with a 1-0 record after their 75-39 league win over University Academy Charter (Jersey City, NJ).