Don Bosco Prep Ironmen (Ramsey, NJ) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Bergen Catholic Crusaders (Oradell, NJ), 65-52 in a league bout.

With the win, Don Bosco Prep upgrades its record to 19-3 on the season. The Ironmen travel to Paramus Catholic (Paramus, NJ) to clash with the Paladins in a Big North - United bout on Thursday, February 8. The Paladins go into the bout with a record of 2-18. Paramus Catholic lost 66-27 in their recent non-league bout against Roselle Catholic (Roselle, NJ)

Next up, the Crusaders clash with the DePaul Catholic Spartans (Wayne, NJ) in a Big North - United bout, on Thursday, February 8. Bergen Catholic will attempt to upgrade on its 19-7 season record. The Spartans go into the bout with a 8-13 record after their 73-54 league loss to St. Joseph Regional (Montvale, NJ).