In Tuesday's non-league match, the host Palma Chieftains basketball team scored a tight 38-32 triumph over the Santa Cruz Cardinals.

In their next game, the Chieftains meet the Soquel Knights (Soquel, CA) in a non-league match, on Thursday, December 14. Palma will attempt to move on its 5-1 season record. The Knights enter the match with a 4-1 record after their 87-41 non-league loss to Carmel (Carmel, CA).

With the defeat, Santa Cruz moves to 0-2 on the year. The Cardinals travel to San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo, CA) to meet the Tigers in a non-league match on Wednesday, December 13. The Tigers enter the match with a record of 1-0.