Arts Jaguars (Newark, NJ) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting West Side Roughriders (Newark, NJ), 56-35 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Arts upgrades its record to 6-1 on the season. The Jaguars travel to Central (Newark, NJ) to play the Blue Devils in a non-league bout on Wednesday, December 28. The Blue Devils go into the bout with a record of 2-3. Central won 66-52 in their recent non-league bout against Shabazz (Newark, NJ)

Next up, the Roughriders play the Seton Hall Prep Pirates (West Orange, NJ) in a Super Essex - American bout, on Tuesday, January 3. West Side will attempt to upgrade on its 1-2 season record.