The West Ranch Wildcats basketball squad (Valencia, CA), was crushed 70-45 in Monday's non-league battle with the host St. Francis Golden Knights (La Canada, CA)

With the victory, St. Francis advances its record to 14-7 on the year. The Golden Knights travel to Chaminade (West Hills, CA) to meet the Eagles in a Mission battle on Wednesday, January 22. The Eagles enter the battle with a record of 17-5. Chaminade lost 59-52 in their recent league battle against Bishop Alemany (Mission Hills, CA)

The Wildcats now own a 8-11 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Canyon for a Foothill battle on Tuesday, January 21. West Ranch will meet a Cowboys squad coming off a 65-57 league loss to Saugus (Saugus, CA). The Cowboys record now stands at 17-5.