Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology Lions (Paterson, NJ) backers were in high spirits Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host Elmwood Park Crusaders (Elmwood Park, NJ), 61-13 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology upgrades its record to 7-6 on the season. The Lions travel to Lodi (Lodi, NJ) to play the Rams in a non-league bout on Friday, January 5. The Rams go into the bout with a record of 5-2. Lodi won 66-52 in their recent league bout against Garfield (Garfield, NJ)

Next up, the Crusaders play the Manchester Regional Falcons (Haledon, NJ) in a Bergen/Passaic - King bout, on Friday, January 5. Elmwood Park will attempt to upgrade on its 1-7 season record. The Falcons go into the bout with a 2-5 record after their 58-35 non-league win over Saddle Brook (Saddle Brook, NJ).