The Ventura Cougars basketball squad (Ventura, CA), lost 65-49 in Monday's league battle with the visiting San Marcos Royals (Santa Barbara, CA)

With the victory, San Marcos advances its record to 13-4 on the year. The Royals host Dos Pueblos (Goleta, CA) to meet the Chargers in a Channel battle on Wednesday, January 8. The Chargers enter the battle with a record of 8-9. Dos Pueblos lost 88-44 in their recent league battle against Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara, CA)

The Cougars now own a 8-9 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Rio Mesa for a Channel battle on Wednesday, January 8.