Monterey Trail Mustangs (Elk Grove, CA) supporters left the game satisfied Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Vanden Vikings (Fairfield, CA), 74-71 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Monterey Trail advances its record to 4-4 on the year. The Mustangs host Sheldon (Sacramento, CA) to face the Huskies in a match on Wednesday, January 8. The Huskies enter the match with a record of 4-3.

The Vikings now own a 5-2 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Novato for a non-league match on Thursday, December 19. Vanden will face a Hornets squad coming off a 70-58 non-league loss to Casa Grande (Petaluma, CA). The Hornets record now stands at 0-3.