In Thursday's non-league test, the North Saxons (Torrance, CA) basketball squad knocked off the visiting Highland Bulldogs (Palmdale, CA), by a score of 54-37.

Next, the Saxons encounter the South Spartans (Torrance, CA) in a Pioneer game, on Tuesday, January 7. North will attempt to move on its 10-8 season record. The Spartans go into the game with a 15-6 record after their 62-47 non-league loss to Palos Verdes (Palos Verdes Estates, CA).

With the loss, Highland falls to 8-11 on the campaign. The Bulldogs host Newbury Park (Newbury Park, CA) to confront the Panthers in a non-league game on Friday, January 3. The Panthers go into the game with a record of 8-8. Newbury Park won 51-44 in their recent non-league game against Hueneme (Oxnard, CA)