Fans at Monday's non-league challenge between the Hillcrest Trojans (Riverside, CA) and the visiting Citrus Valley Blackhawks (Redlands, CA), saw Hillcrest's basketball squad overcome Citrus Valley by a tally of 64-55.

With the victory, Hillcrest improves its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Trojans host Murrieta Mesa (Murrieta, CA) to confront the Rams in a non-league challenge on Wednesday, November 16. The Rams come into the challenge with a record of 0-0.

Next up, the Blackhawks confront the Sultana Sultans (Hesperia, CA) in a non-league challenge, on Wednesday, November 16. Citrus Valley will attempt to improve on its 0-1 season record. The Sultans come into the challenge with a 0-2 record after their 81-37 non-league loss to Beaumont (Beaumont, CA).