Shabazz Bulldogs (Newark, NJ) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Nutley Maroon Raiders (Nutley, NJ), 51-46 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Shabazz upgrades its record to 2-2 on the season. The Bulldogs host Eagle Academy (Newark, NJ) to play the in a non-league bout on Friday, December 22. The go into the bout with a record of 1-2. Eagle Academy lost 49-32 in their recent league bout against Montclair Kimberley Academy (Montclair, NJ)

Next up, the Maroon Raiders play the Kearny Kardinals (Kearny, NJ) in a non-league bout, on Wednesday, December 27. Nutley will attempt to upgrade on its 0-3 season record. The Kardinals go into the bout with a 1-2 record after their 62-39 non-league loss to Passaic (Passaic, NJ).