Western Pioneers (Anaheim, CA) backers were pleased Monday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Loara Saxons (Anaheim, CA), 50-44 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Western upgrades its record to 2-1 on the campaign. The Pioneers travel to Newport Harbor (Newport Beach, CA) to play the Sailors in a non-league bout on Wednesday, November 29. The Sailors come into the bout with a record of 4-2. Newport Harbor won 71-39 in their recent non-league bout against Costa Mesa (Costa Mesa, CA)

Next up, the Saxons play the Costa Mesa Mustangs (Costa Mesa, CA) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, November 28. Loara will attempt to upgrade on its 1-3 season record. The Mustangs come into the bout with a 1-6 record after their 71-39 non-league loss to Newport Harbor (Newport Beach, CA).