The Mater Dei Monarchs routed the visiting Rosary Academy Royals basketball team by a final score of 82-31 in Thursday's league game.

In their next game, the Monarchs face the Esperanza Aztecs (Anaheim, CA) in a non-league game, on Friday, January 26. Mater Dei will attempt to move on its 20-6 season record. The Aztecs enter the game with a 20-3 record after their 69-25 league win over Foothill (Santa Ana, CA).

With the defeat, Rosary Academy moves to 17-6 on the year. The Royals travel to Oak Park (Oak Park, CA) to face the Eagles in a non-league game on Saturday, January 27. The Eagles enter the game with a record of 13-7. Oak Park won 52-15 in their recent league game against Royal (Simi Valley, CA)