The Middletown North Lions basketball squad (Middletown, NJ), was outscored 49-36 in Monday's non-league battle with the host Wall Township Crimson Knights (Wall, NJ)

With the victory, Wall Township advances its record to 4-3 on the year. The Crimson Knights travel to Manalapan (Englishtown, NJ) to meet the Braves in a non-league battle on Friday, January 3. The Braves come into the challenge with a record of 3-0. Manalapan won 55-48 in their recent league challenge against Howell (Farmingdale, NJ)

In their next game, the Lions encounter the Middletown South Eagles (Middletown, NJ) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, January 3. Middletown North will attempt to improve on its 3-3 season record. The Eagles enter the battle with a 4-2 record after their 70-58 non-league win over Raritan (Hazlet, NJ).