Polytechnic Panthers (Pasadena, CA) fans went home pleased Thursday as they observed their basketball team knock off the visiting Duarte Falcons (Duarte, CA), 64-48 in a non-league challenge.

The Panthers (7-2) will now prepare for their challenge against Pacifica Christian/Santa Monica (Santa Monica, CA). The Seawolves come into the non-league challenge with a 3-6 record. In their last challenge, Pacifica Christian/Santa Monica dropped by Holy Martyrs Armenian (Encino, CA), 44-42, in a non-league challenge.

In their next game, the Falcons encounter the Varsity Opponent (, ) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, December 13. Duarte will attempt to improve on its 4-6 season record. The come into the challenge with a 137-575 record after their 64-59 non-league loss to Boston Trinity Academy (Boston, MA).