Santa Clara Bruins (Santa Clara, CA) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host Hill Falcons (San Jose, CA), 43-16 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Santa Clara improves its record to 5-3 on the campaign. The Bruins host Live Oak (Morgan Hill, CA) to confront the Acorns in a non-league challenge on Friday, December 23. The Acorns come into the challenge with a record of 5-2. Live Oak lost 60-31 in their recent non-league challenge against Ann Sobrato (Morgan Hill, CA)

Next up, the Falcons confront the Prospect Panthers (Saratoga, CA) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, January 5. Hill will attempt to improve on its 2-9 season record. The Panthers come into the challenge with a 4-6 record after their 51-10 non-league win over James Lick (San Jose, CA).