The Damien Monarchs basketball squad (Honolulu, HI), was nudged 51-49 in Thursday's non-league battle with the visiting Hawaii Prep Ka Makani (Kamuela, HI)

With the victory, Hawaii Prep advances its record to 6-3 on the year. The Ka Makani host Gig Harbor (Gig Harbor, WA) to meet the Tides in a non-league battle on Friday, December 27. The Tides enter the battle with a record of 5-4. Gig Harbor won 65-38 in their recent non-league battle against Punahou Gold (Honolulu, HI)

The Monarchs now own a 4-6 record. They put it on the line next when they host Punahou Gold for a non-league battle on Friday, December 27.