The Branham Bruins basketball squad (San Jose, CA), was outscored 51-43 in Monday's non-league battle with the visiting Alisal Trojans (Salinas, CA)

With the victory, Alisal advances its record to 4-2 on the year. The Trojans host Evergreen Valley (San Jose, CA) to meet the Cougars in a non-league battle on Friday, January 3. The Cougars enter the battle with a record of 6-2.

The Bruins now own a 4-4 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Christopher for a Blossom Valley - Mt. Hamilton battle on Tuesday, January 7.