The Hillcrest Trojans basketball squad (Riverside, CA), was crushed 62-38 in Thursday's league battle with the visiting Rancho Verde Mustangs (Moreno Valley, CA)

With the victory, Rancho Verde advances its record to 15-4 on the year. The Mustangs host Arlington (Riverside, CA) to meet the Lions in a Ivy battle on Tuesday, January 14. The Lions enter the battle with a record of 8-10. Arlington lost 65-49 in their recent league battle against Poly (Riverside, CA)

The Trojans now own a 17-4 record. They put it on the line next when they host Rancho Christian for a Ivy battle on Tuesday, January 14. Hillcrest will meet a Eagles squad coming off a 79-19 league win over Valley View (Moreno Valley, CA). The Eagles record now stands at 8-10.