In Friday's league match, the host Howell Rebels basketball team scored a decisive 67-36 triumph over the Manalapan Braves.

In their next game, the Rebels meet the Middle Township Panthers (Cape May Court House, NJ) in a Cape/Atlantic - American match, on Saturday, February 3. Howell will attempt to move on its 13-6 season record. The Panthers enter the match with a 14-6 record after their 45-42 league win over Absegami (Galloway, NJ).

With the defeat, Manalapan moves to 3-15 on the year. The Braves host Freehold Township (Freehold, NJ) to meet the Patriots in a Shore A - North match on Tuesday, February 6. The Patriots enter the match with a record of 10-8.