The Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology Lions basketball team (Paterson, NJ), was overwhelmed 58-21 in Friday's non-league battle with the visiting Lodi Rams (Lodi, NJ)

The Rams now possess a 6-2 record. They put it on the line next when they host Elmwood Park for a Northwest Jersey - Colonial battle on Monday, January 8. Lodi will battle a Crusaders team coming off a 40-21 league win over Manchester Regional (Haledon, NJ). The Crusaders record now stands at 8-1.

The Lions (1-7) will now prepare for their battle against Saddle Brook (Saddle Brook, NJ). The Falcons come into the North Jersey - Meadowlands B battle with a 4-4 record. In their last battle, Saddle Brook was overwhelmed by Garfield (Garfield, NJ), 37-36, in a non-league battle.