The American Eagles topped the host Newark Memorial Cougars basketball team by a final score of 45-35 in Tuesday's league game.

In their next game, the Eagles face the Hayward Farmers (Hayward, CA) in a non-league game, on Thursday, December 15. American will attempt to move on its 5-3 season record. The Farmers enter the game with a 1-3 record after their 54-50 non-league loss to St. Joseph Notre Dame (Alameda, CA).

With the defeat, Newark Memorial moves to 4-6 on the year. The Cougars travel to Oak Grove (San Jose, CA) to face the Eagles in a non-league game on Thursday, December 15. The Eagles enter the game with a record of 5-2. Oak Grove lost 51-50 in their recent non-league game against Livermore (Livermore, CA)