The Porterville Panthers basketball squad (Porterville, CA), was nudged 41-35 in Friday's non-league battle with the host Monache Marauders (Porterville, CA)

With the victory, Monache advances its record to 7-0 on the year. The Marauders host El Diamante (Visalia, CA) to meet the Miners in a battle on Tuesday, January 7. The Miners enter the battle with a record of 1-0. El Diamante won 40-30 in their recent non-league battle against Mission Oak (Tulare, CA)

The Panthers now own a 1-2 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Mt. Whitney for a battle on Friday, January 17.