Payne Tech Lions (Newark, NJ) supporters left the game in high spirits Wednesday as they observed their volleyball squad hold off the visiting West Orange Mountaineers (West Orange, NJ), 2-1 in a non-league match.

Next up, the Lions clash with the Barringer Blue Bears (Newark, NJ) in a non-league match, on Thursday, April 11. Payne Tech will attempt to advance on its 2-2 season record. The Blue Bears come into the match with a 0-2 record after their 2-0 league loss to Montclair (Montclair, NJ).

With the loss, West Orange drops to 3-2 on the campaign. The Mountaineers travel to Livingston (Livingston, NJ) to clash with the Lancers in a non-league match on Friday, April 12. The Lancers come into the match with a record of 6-1. Livingston won 2-0 in their recent league match against West Essex (North Caldwell, NJ)