Fans at Wednesday's non-league challenge between the Bethel Christian Kings (Riverside, CA) and the visiting Mesa Grande Academy Cardinals (Calimesa, CA), saw Bethel Christian's basketball squad overcome Mesa Grande Academy by a tally of 71-62.

With the victory, Bethel Christian improves its record to 8-1 on the campaign. The Kings host Glendale Adventist (Glendale, CA) to play the Cougars in a non-league challenge on Wednesday, December 27. The Cougars come into the challenge with a record of 4-3. Glendale Adventist won 65-23 in their recent non-league challenge against Lucerne Valley (Lucerne Valley, CA)

The Cardinals now own a 4-6 record. They play next when they travel to Lucerne Valley for a non-league test on Thursday, December 28. Mesa Grande Academy will encounter a Mustangs squad coming off a 1-0 non-league loss to Glendale Adventist (Glendale, CA). The Mustangs record now stands at 2-9.