In Tuesday's non-league outing, the Bergen Catholic Crusaders (Oradell, NJ) basketball squad edged the visiting Ramapo Raiders (Franklin Lakes, NJ), by a count of 50-43.

The Crusaders (7-2) will now prepare for their outing against Paramus Catholic (Paramus, NJ). The Paladins go into the Big North - United outing with a 1-8 record. In their last outing, Paramus Catholic held off St. Joseph Regional (Montvale, NJ), 52-50, in a league outing.

The Raiders now hold a 4-4 record. They play next when they travel to Northern Highlands for a Big North - Freedom outing on Thursday, January 4. Ramapo will clash with a Highlanders squad coming off a 68-61 league win over Hackensack (Hackensack, NJ). The Highlanders record now stands at 6-1.