Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Basha Bears (Chandler, AZ) and the host Mater Academy East Las Vegas Knights (Las Vegas, NV), saw Basha's basketball squad knock off Mater Academy East Las Vegas by a tally of 69-51.

With the victory, Basha improves its record to 8-5 on the campaign. The Bears host Villa Park (Villa Park, CA) to play the Spartans in a non-league challenge on Thursday, December 28. The Spartans come into the challenge with a record of 7-5. Villa Park won 53-31 in their recent non-league challenge against Mater Academy East Las Vegas (Las Vegas, NV)

Next up, the Knights play the Needles Mustangs (Needles, CA) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, December 29. Mater Academy East Las Vegas will attempt to improve on its 4-5 season record. The Mustangs come into the challenge with a 9-2 record after their 66-13 non-league win over Pinecrest Academy Sloan Canyon (Henderson, NV).