The Newton Braves ice hockey squad (Newton, NJ), was trounced 7-1 in Monday's non-league battle with the host Morris Catholic Crusaders (Denville, NJ)

With the win, Morris Catholic moves its record to 1-3 on the year. The Crusaders host Paramus Catholic (Paramus, NJ) to confront the Paladins in a non-league battle on Thursday, December 19. The Paladins enter the battle with a record of 3-1. Paramus Catholic lost 5-1 in their recent non-league battle against Clifton (Clifton, NJ)

The Braves now possess a 1-3 record. They play next when they travel to Parsippany Hills for a non-league battle on Thursday, December 19. Newton will confront a Vikings squad coming off a 4-3 non-league loss to High Point (Sussex, NJ). The Vikings record now stands at 2-1.