Basketball Recap: Ocean Township Drops Season-High Score on Long Branch

Spartans

Team Score

12/27/24 vs Long Branch	45
12/19/24 @ Toms River North	26
12/21/24 vs Raritan	23
12/17/24 vs Southern Regional	13

Ocean Township is still winless after their matchup against Long Branch on Friday, but the team can take solace in the fact it was the closest they've come to winning. They were three points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 48-45 heartbreaker at the hands of the Long Branch Green Wave. One positive for the Spartans, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.

Ocean Township's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Long Branch, they now have a winning record of 2-1.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Ocean Township will square off against Freehold Township at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Long Branch, they will challenge Pinelands Regional at 4:00 p.m. on January 3, 2025. Pinelands Regional's defense has only allowed 24.2 points per game this season, so Long Branch's offense will have their work cut out for them.