Arroyo Knights (El Monte, CA) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad nip the host Polytechnic Panthers (Pasadena, CA), 48-44 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Arroyo upgrades its record to 10-5 on the season. The Knights travel to South Hills (West Covina, CA) to play the Huskies in a non-league bout on Friday, January 4. The Huskies go into the bout with a record of 7-8. South Hills won 48-23 in their recent non-league bout against Charter Oak (Covina, CA)

Next up, the Panthers play the San Marino Titans (San Marino, CA) in a non-league bout, on Friday, January 4. Polytechnic will attempt to upgrade on its 12-2 season record. The Titans go into the bout with a 5-7 record after their 43-26 non-league win over Central City Value (Los Angeles, CA).