The Gonzales Spartans got by the visiting Rancho San Juan Trailblazers basketball squad by a final score of 49-44 in Saturday's non-league outing.

Next, the Spartans clash with the Greenfield Bruins (Greenfield, CA) in a game, on Friday, January 10. Gonzales will attempt to move on its 1-0 season record.

With the loss, Rancho San Juan falls to 4-3 on the campaign. The Trailblazers travel to Monte Vista Christian (Watsonville, CA) to play the Mustangs in a game on Thursday, January 9. The Mustangs go into the game with a record of 1-7. Monte Vista Christian lost 63-37 in their recent non-league game against St. Francis (Watsonville, CA)