In Thursday's non-league match, the host Sparta Spartans basketball team scored a decisive 65-44 triumph over the Newton Braves.

In their next game, the Spartans meet the Morristown Colonials (Morristown, NJ) in a non-league match, on Wednesday, January 4. Sparta will attempt to move on its 5-1 season record.

With the defeat, Newton moves to 2-3 on the year. The Braves host Hackettstown (Hackettstown, NJ) to meet the Tigers in a Northwest Jersey - Freedom match on Wednesday, January 4. The Tigers enter the match with a record of 3-0. Hackettstown won 71-39 in their recent non-league match against Bernards (Bernardsville, NJ)