The Westwood Cardinals basketball team (Washington Township, NJ), was nudged 48-44 in Thursday's league battle with the host Ramsey Rams (Ramsey, NJ)

The Rams now possess a 12-7 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Mahwah for a Big North - Patriot battle on Tuesday, February 7. Ramsey will confront a Thunderbirds team coming off a 39-17 league win over Pascack Hills (Montvale, NJ). The Thunderbirds record now stands at 10-8.

The Cardinals (12-7) will now prepare for their battle against Indian Hills (Oakland, NJ). The Braves come into the non-league battle with a 4-11 record. In their last battle, Indian Hills was nudged by River Dell (Oradell, NJ), 50-23, in a non-league battle.