In Monday's non-league match, the visiting Desert Hot Springs Golden Eagles basketball team scored a tight 43-38 triumph over the La Quinta Blackhawks.

In their next game, the Golden Eagles meet the Xavier Prep Saints (Palm Desert, CA) in a non-league match, on Wednesday, December 13. Desert Hot Springs will attempt to move on its 3-3 season record. The Saints enter the game with a 0-2 record after their 50-36 non-league loss to Vincent Memorial (Calexico, CA).

With the defeat, La Quinta moves to 0-1 on the year. The Blackhawks travel to Shadow Hills (Indio, CA) to face the Knights in a game on Tuesday, December 19. The Knights enter the game with a record of 2-5.