The Kearny Kardinals topped the visiting Nutley Maroon Raiders basketball team by a final score of 74-55 in Thursday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Kardinals face the Ferris Bulldogs (Jersey City, NJ) in a Hudson County - National game, on Thursday, January 4. Kearny will attempt to move on its 3-2 season record. The Bulldogs enter the game with a 4-2 record after their 60-44 non-league loss to Union (Union, NJ).

With the defeat, Nutley moves to 1-4 on the year. The Maroon raiders travel to Glen Ridge (Glen Ridge, NJ) to face the Ridgers in a Super Essex - Independence game on Wednesday, January 3. The Ridgers enter the game with a record of 4-2. Glen Ridge won 41-39 in their recent non-league game against Bloomfield (Bloomfield, NJ)