In Thursday's non-league match, the visiting Payne Tech Lions basketball team scored a decisive 64-37 triumph over the East Side Red Raiders.

In their next game, the Lions meet the West Essex Knights (North Caldwell, NJ) in a non-league match, on Saturday, January 6. Payne Tech will attempt to move on its 5-2 season record. The Knights enter the match with a 3-5 record after their 37-28 league loss to Glen Ridge (Glen Ridge, NJ).

With the defeat, East Side moves to 3-4 on the year. The Red raiders travel to Central (Newark, NJ) to meet the Blue Devils in a non-league match on Saturday, January 6. The Blue Devils enter the match with a record of 6-5. Central won 49-28 in their recent league match against East Orange Campus (East Orange, NJ)