Paramus Catholic Paladins (Paramus, NJ) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Hackensack Comets (Hackensack, NJ), 72-59 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Paramus Catholic upgrades its record to 7-3 on the season. The Paladins host Teaneck (Teaneck, NJ) to play the Highwaymen in a non-league bout on Thursday, January 22. The Highwaymen go into the bout with a record of 8-2. Teaneck won 83-49 in their recent non-league bout against Clifton (Clifton, NJ)

Next up, the Comets play the Bergen Tech Knights (Hackensack, NJ) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, January 22. Hackensack will attempt to upgrade on its 2-5 season record.

Quarter 1

Jonior Solice quick start helped Hackensack take a 1st quarter lead 17- 13

Quarter 2

A 25pts 2nd propelled PC, 6pts by Justin Harris, 7pts by Andre Blackwood & 5pts by Eddie Johnson, PC won the quarter 25-10 and lead at the half 38-27

Quarter 3

both teams battled in the 3rd Junior Solice continued to be a force down low scoring 10pts in the quarter for Hackensack.7pts from Justin Harris & 6pts from Blackwood for PC kept the quarter close. Hackensack won the quarter 16-15 but still trialed the game at the end of the 3rd quarter 53 to 43

Quarter 4

6pts from PC's Manny Hernandez & key foul shooting from Blackwood (5pts from the line & 7 in the quarter)& Brandon Perez(4pts from the line & 6 in the quarter)PC won the quarter 19 to 16 and the game 72-59.