The The Nueva School Mavericks basketball squad (San Mateo, CA), lost 53-40 in Thursday's league battle with the host University Prep Academy Golden Eagles (San Jose, CA)

With the victory, University Prep Academy advances its record to 13-6 on the year. The Golden Eagles travel to More (San Jose, CA) to meet the Knights in a Private School - Bay battle on Tuesday, February 4. The Knights enter the battle with a record of 10-10. More won 64-27 in their recent league battle against Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit (San Jose, CA)

The Mavericks now own a 2-17 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Summit Shasta for a Private School - Bay battle on Saturday, February 1. The Nueva School will meet a Black Bears squad coming off a 87-78 league win over Basis Independent Silicon Valley (San Jose, CA). The Black Bears record now stands at 15-3.