Fans at Monday's non-league challenge between the Newington Nor'easters (Newington, CT) and the host Middletown Blue Dragons (Middletown, CT), saw Newington's basketball squad overcome Middletown by a tally of 62-47.

With the victory, Newington improves its record to 1-1 on the campaign. The Nor'easters host New Britain (New Britain, CT) to confront the Golden Hurricanes in a non-league challenge on Thursday, December 22. The Golden Hurricanes come into the challenge with a record of 2-0.

Next up, the Blue Dragons confront the Bristol Central Rams (Bristol, CT) in a Central Connecticut - West Colonial challenge, on Thursday, December 22. Middletown will attempt to improve on its 2-1 season record. The Rams come into the challenge with a 2-1 record after their 43-20 non-league win over Tolland (Tolland, CT).