In Wednesday's non-league match, the host Payne Tech Lions basketball team scored a tight 64-62 triumph over the Eastside Ghosts.

In their next game, the Lions meet the Hackensack Comets (Hackensack, NJ) in a non-league match, on Friday, December 29. Payne Tech will attempt to move on its 3-2 season record. The Comets enter the match with a 4-1 record after their 58-55 non-league win over Dwight Morrow (Englewood, NJ).

With the defeat, Eastside moves to 1-3 on the year. The Ghosts travel to Dwight Morrow (Englewood, NJ) to meet the Maroon Raiders in a non-league match on Thursday, December 28. The Maroon Raiders enter the match with a record of 4-1. Dwight Morrow lost 58-55 in their recent non-league match against Hackensack (Hackensack, NJ)