The Marquez Gladiators routed the host Banning Pilots basketball team by a final score of 63-22 in Friday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Gladiators face the Robert F. Kennedy Community Bobcats (Los Angeles, CA) in a non-league game, on Monday, January 9. Marquez will attempt to move on its 7-5 season record.

With the defeat, Banning moves to 4-5 on the year. The Pilots host Rancho Dominguez (Long Beach, CA) to face the Lobos in a game on Wednesday, January 11. The Lobos enter the game with a record of 0-1. Rancho Dominguez lost 65-49 in their recent league game against Gardena (Gardena, CA)