In Wednesday's league test, the Gardena Panthers (Gardena, CA) basketball squad got by the visiting Rancho Dominguez Lobos (Long Beach, CA), by a score of 58-57.

Next, the Panthers encounter the Carson Colts (Carson, CA) in a Marine test, on Friday, January 24. Gardena will attempt to improve on its 10-11 season record. The Colts come into the test with a 4-12 record after their 62-52 league loss to Narbonne (Harbor City, CA).

The Lobos (5-13) will now prepare for their test against Banning (Wilmington, CA). The Pilots come into the Marine test with a 10-11 record. In their last test, Banning was nipped by San Pedro (San Pedro, CA), 70-40, in a league test.