Santa Margarita Eagles (Rancho Santa Margarita, CA) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Esperanza Aztecs (Anaheim, CA), 20-12 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Santa Margarita upgrades its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Eagles travel to Portola (Irvine, CA) to play the Bulldogs in a non-league bout on Thursday, December 1. The Bulldogs come into the bout with a record of 6-1. Portola won 45-16 in their recent non-league game against Aliso Niguel (Aliso Viejo, CA)

With the defeat, Esperanza moves to 2-2 on the year. The Aztecs travel to Portola (Irvine, CA) to face the Bulldogs in a non-league game on Saturday, December 3. The Bulldogs enter the game with a record of 6-1.