Drew Buck's steady performance has Ranney off to a strong start in 2023-24 -- which included an all-tournament performance at the Buc Classic last week.
Toms River South's hot start and two WOBM Classic wins has added the Indians to the list of usual suspects who will be competing for tournament championships on Saturday.
Isaac Hester led all scorers with 28 points and kept Ranney in the South Non-Public B final most of the way, but Trenton Catholic put the Panthers away to win the title.
CBA's young roster has grown up fast during the young season, its latest accomplishment a win over No. 3 Ranney in the Buc Classic championship game on Thursday.
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.
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.