Vernon Vikings (Vernon, NJ) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host Hopatcong Chiefs (Hopatcong, NJ), 57-30 in a league bout.

With the win, Vernon upgrades its record to 12-7 on the season. The Vikings travel to Wallkill Valley (Hamburg, NJ) to clash with the Rangers in a non-league bout on Friday, February 9. The Rangers go into the bout with a record of 8-13. Wallkill Valley won 63-57 in their recent non-league bout against Kittatinny Regional (Newton, NJ)