The Poly Bears (Riverside, CA) basketball nipped the host Cypress Centurions (Cypress, CA), 64-59 in Monday's non-league match.

In their next game, the Bears meet the Corona Panthers (Corona, CA) in a non-league match, on Friday, January 3. Poly will attempt to better on its 9-4 season record. The Panthers enter the match with a 11-1 record after their 95-46 non-league win over North Monterey County (Castroville, CA).

With the defeat, Cypress moves to 8-6 on the year. The Centurions host Loara (Anaheim, CA) to meet the Saxons in a non-league match on Tuesday, January 7. The Saxons enter the match with a record of 6-8.