The Kent-Meridian Royals topped the visiting Jefferson Raiders basketball team by a final score of 65-54 in Thursday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Royals face the Auburn Mountainview Lions (Auburn, WA) in a non-league game, on Saturday, January 27. Kent-Meridian will attempt to move on its 6-11 season record. The Lions enter the game with a 9-3 record after their 67-58 non-league win over Auburn Riverside (Auburn, WA).

With the defeat, Jefferson moves to 0-13 on the year. The Raiders travel to Kentlake (Kent, WA) to battle the Falcons in a non-league battle on Saturday, January 27. The Falcons come into the battle with a record of 2-14. Kentlake lost 51-47 in their recent non-league battle against Beamer (Federal Way, WA)