In Saturday's non-league match, the host Academy for Academic Excellence Knights basketball team scored a decisive 42-6 triumph over the Hawthorne Cougars.

In their next game, the Knights meet the University Prep Jaguars (Victorville, CA) in a Cross Valley match, on Tuesday, January 16. Academy for Academic Excellence will attempt to better on its 8-9 season record. The Jaguars enter the match with a 6-7 record after their 43-14 league win over Big Bear (Big Bear City, CA).

With the defeat, Hawthorne moves to 3-7 on the year. The Cougars travel to Leuzinger (Lawndale, CA) to meet the Olympians in a Ocean match on Wednesday, January 17. The Olympians enter the match with a record of 18-4. Leuzinger won 51-42 in their recent non-league match against Bonita Vista (Chula Vista, CA)