The Vernon Vikings tipped the visiting Wallkill Valley Rangers basketball team by a final score of 50-44 in Wednesday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Vikings face the Newton Braves (Newton, NJ) in a Northwest Jersey - Colonial game, on Wednesday, January 3. Vernon will attempt to move on its 3-2 season record. The Braves enter the game with a 7-0 record after their 39-38 non-league win over Academy of St. Elizabeth (Convent Station, NJ).

With the defeat, Wallkill Valley moves to 1-5 on the year. The Rangers travel to Hackettstown (Hackettstown, NJ) to face the Tigers in a Northwest Jersey - Freedom game on Wednesday, January 3. The Tigers enter the game with a record of 1-3. Hackettstown lost 47-45 in their recent non-league game against Roxbury (Succasunna, NJ)