There are only two teams this year in The Gym at Newtown Women’s Basketball League, but it appears they will be going at it tooth and nail all year.

Dr Braum Braces defeated Alpine Realty in two meetings thus far, but both have been high-scoring, close affairs.

In a 93-89 win on November 20, Jennifer Thomas led Dr Braum with 29 points and 14 rebounds while Tori Anderton added 23 points, Carolyn Schreiber chipped in 18 and Erin Costello contributed 16. For Alpine, Shelby Rotundo poured in 50 points and Joanne Duncanson added 21.

In a 79-76 win on Tuesday, Anderton popped in 23 points to lead Dr Braum as Thomas added 19 points and 16 rebounds. Costello tossed in 16 points. For Alpine, Rotundo scored 38 points while Duncanson added 18. Laura Cooke and Stephanie Bouillet canned 10 points apiece.