Garfield Boilermakers (Garfield, NJ) boosters left the game satisfied Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Lodi Rams (Lodi, NJ), 57-52 in a league match.

With the victory, Garfield upgrades its record to 3-5 on the year. The Boilermakers host Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology (Paterson, NJ) to face the Lions in a non-league match on Wednesday, January 8. The Lions enter the match with a record of 7-3. Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology won 60-37 in their recent non-league match against Elmwood Park (Elmwood Park, NJ)

The Rams now sport a 2-4 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Manchester Regional for a Bergen/Passaic - King match on Wednesday, January 8. Lodi will face a Falcons squad coming off a 63-26 non-league win over Saddle Brook (Saddle Brook, NJ). The Falcons record now stands at 6-1.