The Hamilton Yankees basketball team (Los Angeles, CA), was nudged 44-40 in Thursday's league battle with the host Palisades Dolphins (Pacific Palisades, CA)

The Dolphins now possess a 10-12 record. They put it on the line next when they host Venice for a Western battle on Friday, January 27. Palisades will battle a Gondoliers team coming off a 48-35 league win over University (Los Angeles, CA). The Gondoliers record now stands at 2-15.

The Yankees (17-7) will now prepare for their battle against Los Angeles CES (Los Angeles, CA). The Unicorns come into the Western battle with a 13-12 record. In their last battle, Los Angeles CES was nudged by San Fernando (San Fernando, CA), 54-40, in a non-league battle.