Desert Hot Springs Golden Eagles (Desert Hot Springs, CA) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host Xavier Prep Saints (Palm Desert, CA), 53-38 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Desert Hot Springs upgrades its record to 9-9 on the campaign. The Golden Eagles host Cathedral City (Cathedral City, CA) to play the Lions in a bout on Wednesday, January 24. The Lions come into the bout with a record of 1-4.

Next up, the Saints play the Rancho Mirage Rattlers (Rancho Mirage, CA) in a bout, on Tuesday, January 23. Xavier Prep will attempt to upgrade on its 1-8 season record. The Rattlers come into the bout with a 0-4 record after their 68-49 non-league loss to San Jacinto Leadership Academy (San Jacinto, CA).