In Monday's league match, the host Central Blue Devils basketball team scored a tight 56-51 triumph over the West Essex Knights.

In their next game, the Blue Devils meet the Bloomfield Bengals (Bloomfield, NJ) in a Super Essex - Liberty match, on Tuesday, February 6. Central will attempt to move on its 13-9 season record. The Bengals enter the match with a 9-9 record after their 60-26 non-league win over Fort Lee (Fort Lee, NJ).

With the defeat, West Essex moves to 12-9 on the year. The Knights travel to Caldwell (West Caldwell, NJ) to meet the Chiefs in a non-league match on Tuesday, February 6. The Chiefs enter the match with a record of 9-8. Caldwell lost 72-33 in their recent league match against University (Newark, NJ)