Elijah Perkins

Ranney lost a chance to win its way to No. 1 at the Shore this week, but was ready for Saturday's showdown at CBA.

Isaac Hester scored a career-high and Elijah Perkins drove at will as No. 2 Ranney turned in an impressive performance at Neptune just ahead of a showdown with No. 1 Manasquan.

Ranney opened its season with a win over No. 8 Neptune thanks to an experienced returning core and an impact transfer.

Following a 17-win "rebuilding season" Ranney comes back in 2021 with a team that, while still young, is prepared to make another run at the Shore's top spot.

Elijah Perkins put an exclamation point on Ranney's third straight outright Class B Central title, which the Panthers clinched Thursday at Mater Dei.

This season has presented its share of growing pains for rebuilding Ranney but the Panthers showed signs of their potential Monday in a win over rival Mater Dei.

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.

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.

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 and Scottie Lewis handled the scoring and freshman Elijah Perkins delivered down the stretch to help Ranney overcome unbeaten Bergen 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.