In Wednesday's non-league match, the host Passaic Valley Hornets basketball team scored a decisive 78-43 triumph over the Leonia Lions.

In their next game, the Hornets meet the Hasbrouck Heights Aviators (Hasbrouck Heights, NJ) in a non-league match, on Thursday, December 28. Passaic Valley will attempt to move on its 3-1 season record. The Aviators enter the match with a 4-2 record after their 41-31 non-league win over Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology (Paterson, NJ).

With the defeat, Leonia moves to 0-5 on the year. The Lions travel to Dwight-Englewood (Englewood, NJ) to meet the Bulldogs in a North Jersey - Liberty match on Wednesday, January 3. The Bulldogs enter the match with a record of 4-1. Dwight-Englewood won 42-39 in their recent non-league match against Seton Hall Prep (West Orange, NJ)