The Pioneer Patriots tipped the host Rio Linda Knights basketball team by a final score of 40-38 in Monday's league game.

In their next game, the Patriots face the Mesa Verde Mavericks (Citrus Heights, CA) in a game, on Wednesday, January 11. Pioneer will attempt to move on its 6-8 season record. The Mavericks enter the game with a 3-8 record after their 89-45 league loss to Casa Roble (Orangevale, CA).

With the defeat, Rio Linda moves to 6-6 on the year. The Knights travel to Woodland (Woodland, CA) to face the Wolves in a game on Friday, January 13. The Wolves enter the game with a record of 13-3. Woodland won 64-33 in their recent league game against Mira Loma (Sacramento, CA)