Elizabeth Minutemen (Elizabeth, NJ) boosters left the game satisfied Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the host Union Farmers (Union, NJ), 61-40 in a league match.

With the victory, Elizabeth upgrades its record to 8-1 on the year. The Minutemen host Varsity Opponent (, ) to face the in a non-league match on Saturday, January 11. The enter the match with a record of 259-957. Varsity Opponent lost 67-62 in their recent league match against Atholton (Columbia, MD)

The Farmers now sport a 2-6 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Scotch Plains-Fanwood for a Mountain Valley - Mountain match on Saturday, January 11. Union will face a Raiders squad coming off a 55-50 non-league win over Bloomfield (Bloomfield, NJ). The Raiders record now stands at 6-3.