New Jersey High School Basketball - Payne Tech tops Montclair Kimberley Academy
December 14, 2023: Newark, NJ 07107 Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Payne Tech Lions (Newark, NJ) and the visiting Montclair Kimberley Academy Cougars (Montclair, NJ), saw Payne Tech's basketball squad knock off Montclair Kimberley Academy by a count of 54-41.
With the victory, Payne Tech upgrades its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Lions travel to Millburn (Millburn, NJ) to play the Millers in a Super Essex - Colonial challenge on Saturday, December 16. The Millers come into the challenge with a record of 0-0.
Next up, the Cougars play the Verona Hillbillies (Verona, NJ) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, December 16. Montclair Kimberley Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 0-1 season record. The Hillbillies come into the challenge with a 1-0 record after their 52-16 league win over Livingston (Livingston, NJ).