In Monday's league test, the South El Monte Eagles (South El Monte, CA) basketball squad trounced the host El Monte Lions (El Monte, CA), by a score of 37-16.

Next, the Eagles encounter the Chaffey Tigers (Ontario, CA) in a non-league test, on Thursday, December 19. South El Monte will attempt to improve on its 2-5 season record. The Tigers come into the test with a 4-4 record after their 52-19 non-league win over The Webb Schools (Claremont, CA).

The Lions (1-8) will now prepare for their test against Arroyo (El Monte, CA). The Knights come into the Mission Valley test with a 1-9 record. In their last test, Arroyo was routed by Gabrielino (San Gabriel, CA), 42-14, in a league test.