East Side Red Raiders (Newark, NJ) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host Orange Tornadoes (Orange, NJ), 64-27 in a non-league bout.

With the win, East Side upgrades its record to 5-2 on the season. The Red Raiders host Golda Och Acadmey (West Orange, NJ) to play the in a non-league bout on Monday, February 7. The go into the bout with a record of 1-0.

Next up, the Tornadoes play the East Side Red Raiders (Newark, NJ) in a non-league bout, on Monday, February 14. Orange will attempt to upgrade on its 1-6 season record.