In Thursday's non-league match, the host Toms River South Indians basketball team scored a tight 41-37 triumph over the Middletown North Lions.

In their next game, the Indians meet the Central Regional Golden Eagles (Bayville, NJ) in a non-league match, on Thursday, January 4. Toms River South will attempt to better on its 5-1 season record. The Golden Eagles enter the match with a 1-4 record after their 37-32 league win over Donovan Catholic (Toms River, NJ).

With the defeat, Middletown North moves to 2-4 on the year. The Lions host Donovan Catholic (Toms River, NJ) to meet the Griffins in a non-league match on Wednesday, January 3. The Griffins enter the match with a record of 3-3. Donovan Catholic won 52-51 in their recent non-league match against Brick Memorial (Brick, NJ)