The Payne Tech Lions topped the visiting Millburn Millers basketball team by a final score of 53-41 in Thursday's league game.

In their next game, the Lions face the Verona Hillbillies (Verona, NJ) in a Super Essex - Colonial game, on Saturday, January 20. Payne Tech will attempt to move on its 9-3 season record. The Hillbillies enter the game with a 7-3 record after their 46-37 non-league win over Montclair Kimberley Academy (Montclair, NJ).

With the defeat, Millburn moves to 3-9 on the year. The Millers travel to High Point (Sussex, NJ) to face the Wildcats in a non-league game on Saturday, January 20. The Wildcats enter the game with a record of 7-4. High Point won 41-31 in their recent league game against Hackettstown (Hackettstown, NJ)