In Saturday's non-league test, the Placer Hillmen (Auburn, CA) basketball squad knocked off the host West Valley Eagles (Cottonwood, CA), by a count of 48-40.

With the victory, Placer advances its record to 11-1 on the year. The Hillmen host Rio Linda (Rio Linda, CA) to encounter the Knights in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, December 16. The Knights come into the challenge with a record of 3-4. Rio Linda won 47-46 in their recent non-league challenge against Rocklin (Rocklin, CA)

In their next game, the Eagles encounter the Pleasant Valley Vikings (Chico, CA) in a non-league challenge, on Wednesday, December 17. West Valley will attempt to improve on its 5-2 season record. The Vikings come into the challenge with a 6-3 record after their 47-33 non-league loss to Elk Grove (Elk Grove, CA).