The Math & Science College Preparatory Sharks basketball team (Los Angeles, CA), was nudged 45-41 in Thursday's non-league battle with the host Monroe Vikings (North Hills, CA)

The Vikings now possess a 3-5 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Arleta for a non-league battle on Friday, December 23. Monroe will confront a Mustangs team coming off a 91-49 non-league win over Downtown Magnets (Los Angeles, CA). The Mustangs record now stands at 7-6.

The Sharks (7-3) will now prepare for their battle against Downtown Magnets (Los Angeles, CA). The Suns come into the non-league battle with a 5-4 record. In their last battle, Downtown Magnets was nudged by Arleta (Arleta, CA), 91-49, in a non-league battle.