Madison Dodgers (Madison, NJ) backers were in high spirits Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Hanover Park Hornets (East Hanover, NJ), 42-23 in a league bout.

With the win, Madison upgrades its record to 2-0 on the season. The Dodgers travel to Morristown-Beard (Morristown, NJ) to clash with the Crimson in a Northwest Jersey - Independence game on Wednesday, December 20. The Crimson enter the game with a record of 0-1. Morristown-Beard lost 81-11 in their recent league game against Morris Catholic (Denville, NJ)

With the defeat, Hanover Park moves to 1-1 on the year. The Hornets host Morris Hills (Rockaway, NJ) to face the Knights in a non-league game on Saturday, January 6. The Knights enter the game with a record of 1-2.