In Tuesday's non-league match, the host Santa Ynez Pirates basketball team scored a decisive 54-16 triumph over the Cate Rams.

In their next game, the Pirates meet the Nipomo Titans (Nipomo, CA) in a match, on Tuesday, January 3. Santa Ynez will attempt to move on its 8-3 season record. The Titans enter the match with a 0-2 record after their 44-31 non-league loss to Lompoc (Lompoc, CA).

With the defeat, Cate moves to 0-1 on the year. The Rams host Channel Islands (Oxnard, CA) to meet the Raiders in a non-league match on Tuesday, January 10. The Raiders enter the match with a record of 5-1.