The Union Mine Diamondbacks basketball team (El Dorado, CA), was overwhelmed 70-25 in Thursday's non-league battle with the host Laguna Creek Cardinals (Elk Grove, CA)

The Cardinals now possess a 7-2 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Christian Brothers for a non-league battle on Tuesday, December 27. Laguna Creek will confront a Falcons team coming off a 57-55 non-league loss to Vacaville (Vacaville, CA). The Falcons record now stands at 5-5.

The Diamondbacks (3-9) will now prepare for their battle against Liberty Ranch (Galt, CA). The Hawks come into the battle with a 4-2 record.