In Thursday's non-league match, the visiting Mary Help of Christians Academy Blue Jays basketball team scored a tight 26-24 triumph over the Garfield Boilermakers.

In their next game, the Blue Jays meet the Bergen Charter (Hackensack, NJ) in a non-league match, on Monday, February 5. Mary Help of Christians Academy will attempt to move on its 5-6 season record. The enter the match with a 5-11 record after their 30-28 non-league win over Palisades Park (Palisades Park, NJ).

With the defeat, Garfield moves to 7-11 on the year. The Boilermakers host Lodi (Lodi, NJ) to meet the Rams in a Northwest Jersey - Colonial match on Monday, February 5. The Rams enter the match with a record of 10-8. Lodi lost 28-26 in their recent non-league match against Memorial (West New York, NJ)