Escondido Cougars (Escondido, CA) backers were pleased Saturday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Orange Glen Patriots (Escondido, CA), 52-34 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Escondido upgrades its record to 9-7 on the campaign. The Cougars travel to Mt. Carmel (San Diego, CA) to play the Sundevils in a bout on Wednesday, January 10. The Sundevils come into the bout with a record of 4-7.

Next up, the Patriots play the St. Joseph Academy Crusaders (San Marcos, CA) in a bout, on Wednesday, January 10. Orange Glen will attempt to upgrade on its 1-11 season record.