The Norco Cougars basketball squad (Norco, CA), lost 66-52 in Saturday's non-league battle with the host Rancho Verde Mustangs (Moreno Valley, CA)

With the victory, Rancho Verde advances its record to 3-2 on the year. The Mustangs host Arlington (Riverside, CA) to meet the Lions in a battle on Tuesday, January 14. The Lions enter the battle with a record of 1-8.

The Cougars now own a 9-9 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Yucaipa for a non-league battle on Friday, January 3.