In Monday's non-league test, the Cranford Cougars (Cranford, NJ) basketball squad defeated the host Oak Knoll Royals (Summit, NJ), by a score of 52-44.

Next, the Cougars clash with the Elizabeth Minutemen (Elizabeth, NJ) in a Union County - Valley test, on Friday, January 3. Cranford will attempt to improve on its 1-4 season record. The Minutemen come into the test with a 3-3 record after their 55-37 league loss to Roselle Catholic (Roselle, NJ).

The Royals (3-3) will now prepare for their test against Union Catholic (Scotch Plains, NJ). The Vikings come into the non-league test with a 3-1 record. In their last test, Union Catholic overcame Bound Brook (Bound Brook, NJ), 71-41, in a non-league test.