The Aptos Mariners basketball squad (Aptos, CA), was nudged 28-21 in Friday's non-league battle with the host Mt. Pleasant Cardinals (San Jose, CA)

With the victory, Mt. Pleasant advances its record to 5-6 on the year. The Cardinals host Oak Grove (San Jose, CA) to meet the Eagles in a battle on Friday, January 3. The Eagles enter the battle with a record of 0-1. Oak Grove lost 55-6 in their recent non-league battle against Santa Teresa (San Jose, CA)

The Mariners now own a 0-1 record. They put it on the line next when they host Christopher for a non-league battle on Friday, January 3.