The Newington Nor'easters routed the host Middletown Blue Dragons basketball team by a final score of 77-54 in Thursday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Nor'easters face the Wethersfield Eagles (Wethersfield, CT) in a Central Connecticut - North Colonial game, on Tuesday, February 6. Newington will attempt to move on its 8-8 season record. The Eagles enter the game with a 2-13 record after their 69-43 non-league loss to Plainville (Plainville, CT).

With the defeat, Middletown moves to 8-6 on the year. The Blue dragons host Platt (Meriden, CT) to face the Panthers in a Central Connecticut - South Colonial game on Monday, February 5. The Panthers enter the game with a record of 4-8. Platt won 69-62 in their recent league game against Maloney (Meriden, CT)