Serrano Diamondbacks (Phelan, CA) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Jurupa Valley Jaguars (Jurupa Valley, CA), 53-44 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Serrano upgrades its record to 8-8 on the season. The Diamondbacks travel to Barstow (Barstow, CA) to play the Aztecs in a non-league bout on Friday, December 29. The Aztecs go into the bout with a record of 6-8. Barstow won 60-56 in their recent non-league bout against San Gorgonio (San Bernardino, CA)

Next up, the Jaguars play the San Gorgonio Spartans (San Bernardino, CA) in a non-league bout, on Friday, December 29. Jurupa Valley will attempt to upgrade on its 6-12 season record. The Spartans go into the bout with a 1-13 record after their 60-56 non-league loss to Barstow (Barstow, CA).