The Millville Thunderbolts suffered their biggest loss yet this season on Monday. They took a serious blow against Middle Township, falling 71-32. While losing is never fun, Millville can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' New Jersey basketball rankings (they are ranked 153rd, while Middle Township is ranked tenth).
Bubba McNeil was the offensive standout of the matchup as he scored 18 points. Another player making a difference was Michael Zarfati, who scored nine points along with five rebounds and three steals.
Millville's defeat dropped their record down to 8-6. As for Middle Township, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 15-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Millville will take on Egg Harbor Township at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Egg Harbor Township has now lost 12 straight, and the team is hunting for their first win since December 22. As for Middle Township, they will look to defend their home court on Wednesday against Ocean City at 7:00 p.m. Ocean City is coming into the match hot, having won their last six games.
