Arroyo Knights (El Monte, CA) backers were pleased Saturday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the visiting Hawthorne Cougars (Hawthorne, CA), 53-30 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Arroyo upgrades its record to 3-5 on the campaign. The Knights travel to Gladstone (Covina, CA) to play the Gladiators in a non-league bout on Monday, December 11. The Gladiators come into the bout with a record of 0-3. Gladstone lost 40-30 in their recent non-league bout against El Monte (El Monte, CA)

Next up, the Cougars play the California Academy of Math & Science Rebels (Carson, CA) in a Coastal bout, on Wednesday, December 13. Hawthorne will attempt to upgrade on its 0-10 season record. The Rebels come into the bout with a 3-2 record after their 46-44 league win over Wildwood (Los Angeles, CA).