In Wednesday's league test, the Providence Patriots (Santa Barbara, CA) basketball squad trounced the host Oak Grove Lizards (Ojai, CA), by a score of 86-34.

Next, the Patriots encounter the Capistrano Valley Cougars (Mission Viejo, CA) in a non-league test, on Thursday, December 11. Providence will attempt to advance on its 3-4 season record. The Cougars enter the battle with a 3-7 record after their 65-44 non-league loss to Trabuco Hills (Mission Viejo, CA).

The Lizards now own a 0-2 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Besant Hill for a Freelance battle on Wednesday, January 21.