Johnson Crusaders (Clark, NJ) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Kent Place Dragons (Summit, NJ), 43-28 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Johnson upgrades its record to 8-4 on the season. The Crusaders travel to Union (Union, NJ) to clash with the Farmers in a non-league bout on Thursday, January 27. The Farmers go into the bout with a record of 4-4. Union won 51-24 in their recent non-league bout against Roselle Park (Roselle Park, NJ)

Next up, the Dragons clash with the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Raiders (Scotch Plains, NJ) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, January 27. Kent Place will attempt to upgrade on its 0-6 season record. The Raiders go into the bout with a 5-3 record after their 35-28 non-league win over Elizabeth (Elizabeth, NJ).