Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Independence Falcons (Bakersfield, CA) and the host Mark Keppel Aztecs (Alhambra, CA), saw Independence's basketball squad hold off Mark Keppel by a tally of 49-47.

With the victory, Independence improves its record to 6-6 on the campaign. The Falcons travel to Palmdale (Palmdale, CA) to play the Falcons in a non-league challenge on Wednesday, December 28. The Falcons come into the challenge with a record of 6-8. Palmdale won 56-53 in their recent non-league challenge against Kennedy (Granada Hills, CA)

Next up, the Aztecs play the Kennedy Cougars (Granada Hills, CA) in a non-league challenge, on Wednesday, December 28. Mark Keppel will attempt to improve on its 10-3 season record. The Cougars come into the challenge with a 6-7 record after their 56-53 non-league loss to Palmdale (Palmdale, CA).