In Thursday's non-league match, the host Montclair Mounties basketball team scored a tight 41-39 triumph over the Verona Hillbillies.

In their next game, the Mounties meet the Newark Collegiate Academy Panthers (Newark, NJ) in a non-league match, on Thursday, January 4. Montclair will attempt to move on its 2-2 season record. The Panthers enter the match with a 3-1 record after their 63-51 league win over Millburn (Millburn, NJ).

With the defeat, Verona moves to 0-4 on the year. The Hillbillies host Glen Ridge (Glen Ridge, NJ) to meet the Ridgers in a non-league match on Friday, December 22. The Ridgers enter the match with a record of 2-1. Glen Ridge won 29-27 in their recent non-league match against West Orange (West Orange, NJ)