The Montgomery Aztecs basketball squad (San Diego, CA), was nudged 49-44 in Friday's non-league battle with the visiting Mater Dei Catholic Crusaders (Chula Vista, CA)

With the victory, Mater Dei Catholic advances its record to 3-1 on the year. The Crusaders travel to Torrey Pines (San Diego, CA) to meet the Falcons in a non-league battle on Saturday, December 14. The Falcons enter the battle with a record of 10-2. Torrey Pines won 56-50 in their recent non-league battle against Helix (La Mesa, CA)

The Aztecs now own a 1-3 record. They put it on the line next when they host Patrick Henry for a non-league battle on Thursday, January 2.