Ridgefield Memorial Royals (Ridgefield, NJ) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Emerson Cavaliers (Emerson, NJ), 57-51 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Ridgefield Memorial upgrades its record to 6-5 on the season. The Royals host Bogota (Bogota, NJ) to play the Buccaneers in a non-league bout on Wednesday, January 17. The Buccaneers go into the bout with a record of 7-6. Bogota lost 74-44 in their recent league bout against Cresskill (Cresskill, NJ)

Next up, the Cavaliers play the Wood-Ridge Blue Devils (Wood-Ridge, NJ) in a non-league bout, on Monday, January 15. Emerson will attempt to upgrade on its 3-9 season record. The Blue Devils go into the bout with a 2-9 record after their 45-44 league loss to Hasbrouck Heights (Hasbrouck Heights, NJ).