The California Academy of Math & Science Rebels basketball team (Carson, CA), was nudged 19-17 in Wednesday's league battle with the host Hawthorne Math & Science Academy The Aviators (Hawthorne, CA)

The The Aviators now possess a 5-3 record. They put it on the line next when they host Port of Los Angeles for a non-league battle on Thursday, January 18.

The Rebels (1-9) will now prepare for their battle against Geffen Academy (Los Angeles, CA). The Bruins come into the Coastal battle with a 6-2 record.