Bryan Antoine and Scottie Lewis handled the scoring and freshman Elijah Perkins delivered down the stretch to help Ranney overcome unbeaten Bergen Catholic.
Bryan Antoine became the seventh Shore Conference player to score his 2,000th career point on Saturday night and continued his march toward the Shore Conference record.
Bryan Antoine scored an efficient 33 points to go with seven steals as Ranney fought off a tough challenge from two-time-defending TOC runner-up Don Bosco Sunday in Elizabeth.
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 senior Scottie Lewis felt right at home with the University of Florida staff early on in the recruiting process and he made it official Tuesday by announcing his verbal commitment to play for the Gators.
Scottie Lewis, Bryan Antoine and their teammates on Team Rio and Ranney have become one of the must-see enterprises in N.J. and on Tuesday, Team Rio put on a one-time show at another Shore institution - the JSBL.
The field put the pressure on Scottie Lewis, but the two-time defending I'm Possible Slam Dunk Contest champion did not crack, winning the title again on Monday night in Toms River.
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.