Maranatha Minutemen (Pasadena, CA) backers were pleased Saturday as they saw their basketball squad overcome the visiting Poly Panthers (Pasadena, CA), 49-41 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Maranatha upgrades its record to 3-1 on the campaign. The Minutemen travel to Bakersfield Christian (Bakersfield, CA) to play the Eagles in a non-league bout on Tuesday, December 11. The Eagles come into the bout with a record of 3-4. Bakersfield Christian won 70-64 in their recent non-league bout against McFarland (McFarland, CA)

Next up, the Panthers play the St. Anthony Saints (Long Beach, CA) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, December 11. Poly will attempt to upgrade on its 4-1 season record. The Saints come into the bout with a 3-2 record after their 62-41 non-league loss to St. Monica (Santa Monica, CA).