New Jersey High School Basketball - Vernon nips Jefferson Township
February 6, 2024: Vernon, NJ 07462 Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Vernon Vikings (Vernon, NJ) and the visiting Jefferson Township Falcons (Oak Ridge, NJ), saw Vernon's basketball squad hold off Jefferson Township by a count of 49-46.
With the victory, Vernon upgrades its record to 13-6 on the campaign. The Vikings host Passaic Arts & Science Charter (Passaic, NJ) to play the in a non-league challenge on Thursday, February 8. The come into the challenge with a record of 9-11. Passaic Arts & Science Charter lost 63-60 in their recent non-league challenge against McNair Academic (Jersey City, NJ)
Next up, the Falcons play the Pioneer Academy Eagles (Wayne, NJ) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, February 8. Jefferson Township will attempt to upgrade on its 11-6 season record. The Eagles come into the challenge with a 6-9 record after their 88-76 non-league loss to Franklin (Somerset, NJ).