New Jersey High School Basketball - Raritan nips St. John-Vianney
January 12, 2023: Holmdel, NJ 07733 Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Raritan Rockets (Hazlet, NJ) and the host St. John-Vianney Lancers (Holmdel, NJ), saw Raritan's basketball squad hold off St. John-Vianney by a count of 44-40.
With the victory, Raritan upgrades its record to 10-0 on the campaign. The Rockets host Middletown North (Middletown, NJ) to play the Lions in a non-league challenge on Saturday, January 14. The Lions come into the challenge with a record of 2-8. Middletown North lost 71-66 in their recent non-league challenge against Colts Neck (Colts Neck, NJ)
Next up, the Lancers play the Lacey Township Lions (Lanoka Harbor, NJ) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, January 14. St. John-Vianney will attempt to upgrade on its 4-8 season record. The Lions come into the challenge with a 5-4 record after their 64-62 non-league win over Toms River East (Toms River, NJ).