New Jersey High School Basketball - West Essex can't hold off Payne Tech
December 17, 2024: North Caldwell, NJ 07006 Payne Tech Lions (Newark, NJ) boosters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host West Essex Knights (North Caldwell, NJ), 55-51 in a non-league match.
With the victory, Payne Tech upgrades its record to 1-0 on the year. The Lions host Glen Ridge (Glen Ridge, NJ) to face the Ridgers in a non-league match on Saturday, December 21. The Ridgers enter the match with a record of 2-1. Glen Ridge lost 61-34 in their recent non-league match against West Orange (West Orange, NJ)
The Knights now sport a 0-1 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Newark Central for a Super Essex - Liberty match on Thursday, December 19.