Scottie Lewis and Ahmadu Sarnor represented the No. 1 team in N.J. on Thursday in Toms River - Lewis as the four-time Slam Dunk Champion and Sarnor as the 2019 Senior All-Star Game MVP.
Ranney's four-year run will come to an end Sunday against Bergen Catholic and the outcome of that game, one way or the other, will stamp the legacy of its memorable senior class.
Bryan Antoine led the offense with 21 points but it was Ranney's defense that paved the way to the Tournament of Champions after a 56-50 win over Roselle Catholic.
Scottie Lewis fouled out after another stellar performance in a big game but Ranney found a way to claw past Wildwood Catholic for their second straight South Non-Public B title.
Ranney's big three of Scottie Lewis, Bryan Antoine and Ahmadu Sarnor carried the Panthers past Manasquan for the program's second straight Shore Conference Tournament title.
Bryan Antoine led five Ranney players in double-figures with 20 points and the defending champs coasted past No. 4 Freehold Township and into the SCT title game at Monmouth for the second straight year.
Bryan Antoine bounced back from an off-game on Sunday with 25 points and Ranney raced past Roselle Catholic, the top-ranked team in the state, at Wednesday's Shore Challenge.
Three McDonald's Americans will be on the floor for Wednesday night's main event at the Shore Challenge, pitting nationally-ranked Ranney vs. Roselle Catholic.
Ranney's senior class, and specifically is five-star duo, have a chance to cement their legacy at the Shore and in the state with one last run at a Tournament of Champions crown.
Ranney turned in a dominant performance on defense and showed off its offensive balance in beating Mater Dei, 52-28, for its first ever Shore Conference title.