The Natomas Nighthawks basketball squad (Sacramento, CA), was outscored 48-33 in Wednesday's non-league battle with the host Monterey Trail Mustangs (Elk Grove, CA)

With the victory, Monterey Trail advances its record to 1-1 on the year. The Mustangs travel to Chico (Chico, CA) to encounter the Panthers in a non-league challenge on Thursday, December 11. The Panthers come into the challenge with a record of 2-3. Chico lost 52-28 in their recent non-league challenge against Pleasant Grove (Elk Grove, CA)

In their next game, the Nighthawks encounter the Placer Hillmen (Auburn, CA) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, December 13. Natomas will attempt to improve on its 2-4 season record. The Hillmen come into the challenge with a 2-5 record after their 93-51 non-league loss to Del Oro (Loomis, CA).