In Friday's non-league test, the Linden Lions (Linden, CA) basketball squad trounced the visiting Mesa Verde Mavericks (Citrus Heights, CA), by a score of 72-48.

Next, the Lions encounter the Delta Saints (Clarksburg, CA) in a non-league test, on Saturday, December 13. Linden will attempt to improve on its 2-6 season record. The Saints come into the test with a 2-4 record after their 54-26 non-league loss to East Nicolaus (Nicolaus, CA).

The Mavericks (1-5) will now prepare for their battle against East Nicolaus (Nicolaus, CA). The Spartans enter the non-league battle with a 4-3 record. In their last battle, East Nicolaus walloped Delta (Clarksburg, CA), 54-26, in a non-league battle.