Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Hawthorne Cougars (Hawthorne, CA) and the visiting Animo Leadership Aztec Eagles (Inglewood, CA), saw Hawthorne's basketball squad overcome Animo Leadership by a tally of 51-31.

With the victory, Hawthorne improves its record to 5-9 on the campaign. The Cougars host Beverly Hills (Beverly Hills, CA) to confront the Normans in a Ocean challenge on Monday, January 8. The Normans come into the challenge with a record of 4-8. Beverly Hills lost 71-58 in their recent non-league challenge against Cesar Chavez (Laveen, AZ)

Next up, the Aztec Eagles confront the Environmental Charter White Tigers (Lawndale, CA) in a Mulholland challenge, on Tuesday, January 9. Animo Leadership will attempt to improve on its 1-7 season record. The White Tigers come into the challenge with a 7-7 record after their 52-38 league win over Summit View West (Los Angeles, CA).