In Thursday's non-league match, the host Verona Hillbillies basketball team scored a decisive 44-21 triumph over the Payne Tech Lions.

Next up, the Hillbillies confront the Bloomfield Bengals (Bloomfield, NJ) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, January 7. Verona will attempt to improve on its 4-2 season record. The Bengals come into the challenge with a 2-4 record after their 48-34 non-league loss to Central (Newark, NJ).

Next up, the Lions confront the West Essex Knights (North Caldwell, NJ) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, January 7. Payne Tech will attempt to improve on its 1-5 season record.