The Mesa Verde Mavericks basketball squad (Citrus Heights, CA), was outscored 50-39 in Saturday's non-league battle with the visiting Kennedy Cougars (Sacramento, CA)

With the victory, Kennedy advances its record to 5-6 on the year. The Cougars host Woodland Christian (Woodland, CA) to meet the Cardinals in a non-league battle on Saturday, January 4. The Cardinals enter the battle with a record of 3-4.

The Mavericks now own a 5-5 record. They put it on the line next when they host Galt for a non-league battle on Thursday, December 26. Mesa Verde will meet a Warriors squad coming off a 53-45 non-league loss to Casa Roble (Orangevale, CA). The Warriors record now stands at 5-4.