Ferris Bulldogs (Jersey City, NJ) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Kearny Kardinals (Kearny, NJ), 52-49 in a league bout.

With the win, Ferris upgrades its record to 5-2 on the season. The Bulldogs host McNair Academic (Jersey City, NJ) to play the Cougars in a Hudson County - National bout on Saturday, January 6. The Cougars go into the bout with a record of 4-3. McNair Academic won 62-38 in their recent league bout against Beloved Community Charter (Jersey City, NJ)

Next up, the Kardinals play the University Academy Charter Generals (Jersey City, NJ) in a Hudson County - National bout, on Saturday, January 6. Kearny will attempt to upgrade on its 3-3 season record. The Generals go into the bout with a 0-6 record after their 69-30 league loss to Hoboken (Hoboken, NJ).