The Verona Hillbillies basketball squad (Verona, NJ), was outscored 57-46 in Saturday's non-league battle with the host Caldwell Chiefs (West Caldwell, NJ)

With the victory, Caldwell advances its record to 5-0 on the year. The Chiefs host Newark Central (Newark, NJ) to meet the Blue Devils in a non-league battle on Saturday, January 4. The Blue Devils enter the battle with a record of 0-2. Newark Central lost 70-69 in their recent non-league battle against West Side (Newark, NJ)

The Hillbillies now own a 3-1 record. They put it on the line next when they host West Essex for a Super Essex - Freedom battle on Friday, January 3. Verona will meet a Knights squad coming off a 49-44 league win over Cedar Grove (Cedar Grove, NJ). The Knights record now stands at 3-3.