The Mt. Eden Monarchs basketball squad (Hayward, CA), was nudged 47-44 in Wednesday's non-league battle with the host Amador Valley Dons (Pleasanton, CA)

With the victory, Amador Valley advances its record to 7-0 on the year. The Dons travel to Moreau Catholic (Hayward, CA) to meet the Mariners in a non-league battle on Thursday, December 19. The Mariners enter the battle with a record of 7-2. Moreau Catholic won 76-48 in their recent league battle against James Logan (Union City, CA)

The Monarchs now own a 4-3 record. They put it on the line next when they host Irvington for a non-league battle on Thursday, December 19. Mt. Eden will meet a Vikings squad coming off a 60-51 league loss to Kennedy (Fremont, CA). The Vikings record now stands at 3-6.