The Helix Highlanders basketball team (La Mesa, CA), dropped 58-45 in Thursday's non-league battle with the visiting Christian Patriots (El Cajon, CA)

The Patriots now possess a 10-1 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Crawford for a non-league battle on Friday, December 29. Christian will confront a Colts team coming off a 43-41 non-league loss to Victory Christian Academy (Chula Vista, CA). The Colts record now stands at 6-5.

The Highlanders (5-5) will now prepare for their battle against Victory Christian Academy (Chula Vista, CA). The Knights come into the non-league battle with a 2-3 record. In their last battle, Victory Christian Academy beat Crawford (San Diego, CA), 43-41, in a non-league battle.