Basketball Recap: Middletown North Finds Home Court Redemption Against Toms River East

There's no place like home for Middletown North, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Sunday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Toms River East Raiders 39-36. That's more bragging rights for the Lions, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

The victory got Middletown North back to even at 2-2. As for Toms River East, they are on a 13-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.

Middletown North and Middletown South will meet in a classic North v. South matchup at 6:30 p.m. on January 3, 2025. As for Toms River East, they will square off against Ocean Township at 6:30 p.m. on January 2, 2025.