Ranney (Tinton Falls, NJ) backers were pleased Wednesday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host Neptune Scarlet Fliers (Neptune, NJ), 56-42 in a league bout.

With the victory, Ranney upgrades its record to 7-8 on the campaign. The host The Pingry School (Martinsville, NJ) to play the Big Blue in a non-league bout on Friday, January 26. The Big Blue come into the bout with a record of 10-6. The Pingry School won 56-48 in their recent non-league bout against Voorhees (Glen Gardner, NJ)

Next up, the Scarlet Fliers play the Lacey Township Lions (Lanoka Harbor, NJ) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, January 25. Neptune will attempt to upgrade on its 12-7 season record. The Lions come into the bout with a 6-8 record after their 61-26 non-league loss to Manchester Township (Lakehurst, NJ).