In Saturday's non-league match, the host Payne Tech Lions basketball team scored a decisive 67-44 triumph over the West Essex Knights.

In their next game, the Lions face the Newark Tech Terries (Newark, NJ) in a Super Essex - Liberty game, on Thursday, January 18. Payne Tech will attempt to move on its 8-3 season record.

With the defeat, West Essex moves to 3-7 on the year. The Knights host Newark Collegiate Academy (Newark, NJ) to face the Panthers in a non-league game on Tuesday, January 16. The Panthers enter the game with a record of 9-2.