In Thursday's non-league test, the El Diamante Miners (Visalia, CA) basketball squad defeated the visiting Tulare Union The Tribe (Tulare, CA), by a final score of 26-13.

Next, the Miners clash with the Monache Marauders (Porterville, CA) in a test, on Tuesday, January 7. El Diamante will attempt to upgrade on its 7-2 season record. The Marauders come into the test with a 2-3 record after their 37-20 non-league win over Bullard (Fresno, CA).

The The Tribe (0-1) will now prepare for their test against Lemoore (Lemoore, CA). The Tigers come into the test with a 1-5 record.