Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Mountain Empire Redhawks (Pine Valley, CA) and the visiting Julian Eagles (Julian, CA), saw Mountain Empire's basketball squad hold off Julian by a tally of 41-38.

With the victory, Mountain Empire improves its record to 3-0 on the campaign. The Redhawks travel to Borrego Springs (Borrego Springs, CA) to confront the Rams in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, November 28. The Rams come into the challenge with a record of 0-1.

Next up, the Eagles confront the The Cambridge School Griffins (San Diego, CA) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, November 28. Julian will attempt to improve on its 3-1 season record. The Griffins come into the challenge with a 1-0 record after their 58-49 non-league win over Ocean View Christian (San Diego, CA).