Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Murrieta Mesa Rams (Murrieta, CA) and the visiting Rancho Verde Mustangs (Moreno Valley, CA), saw Murrieta Mesa's basketball squad hold off Rancho Verde by a tally of 62-55.

With the victory, Murrieta Mesa improves its record to 3-4 on the campaign. The Rams host Vista Murrieta (Murrieta, CA) to confront the Broncos in a challenge on Friday, January 12. The Broncos come into the challenge with a record of 9-7.

Next up, the Mustangs confront the Poly Bears (Riverside, CA) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, December 29. Rancho Verde will attempt to improve on its 12-2 season record. The Bears come into the challenge with a 3-1 record after their 80-20 non-league loss to Mira Costa (Manhattan Beach, CA).