The Pope John XXIII routed the host Morristown Colonials basketball team by a final score of 53-31 in Friday's non-league game.

In their next game, the face the Franklin Warriors (Somerset, NJ) in a non-league game, on Saturday, January 7. Pope John XXIII will attempt to move on its 8-1 season record. The Warriors enter the game with a 3-3 record after their 54-50 league win over Hillsborough (Hillsborough, NJ).

With the defeat, Morristown moves to 3-5 on the year. The Colonials host Morris Hills (Rockaway, NJ) to face the Knights in a non-league game on Tuesday, January 10. The Knights enter the game with a record of 3-5. Morris Hills lost 46-37 in their recent non-league game against Chatham (Chatham, NJ)