In Monday's non-league test, the West Side Roughriders (Newark, NJ) basketball squad got by the visiting Barringer Blue Bears (Newark, NJ), by a score of 47-45.

Next, the Roughriders encounter the Columbia Cougars (Maplewood, NJ) in a Super Essex - American test, on Tuesday, February 11. West Side will attempt to improve on its 4-9 season record. The Cougars come into the test with a 5-15 record after their 55-51 league loss to Newark Central (Newark, NJ).

The Blue Bears (4-10) will now prepare for their test against West Caldwell Tech (West Caldwell, NJ). The Eagles come into the Super Essex - Independence test with a 7-12 record.