The Placer Hillmen routed the visiting Union Mine Diamondbacks basketball team by a final score of 48-24 in Thursday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Hillmen face the Pleasant Valley Vikings (Chico, CA) in a non-league game, on Friday, December 2. Placer will attempt to move on its 2-1 season record. The Vikings enter the game with a 4-1 record after their 65-36 non-league win over Granite Bay (Granite Bay, CA).

With the defeat, Union Mine moves to 1-3 on the year. The Diamondbacks travel to El Dorado (Placerville, CA) to face the Cougars in a non-league game on Saturday, December 3. The Cougars enter the game with a record of 2-4. El Dorado lost 51-20 in their recent non-league game against Rocklin (Rocklin, CA)