In Thursday's non-league match, the visiting St. Paul Swordsmen basketball team scored a good 64-54 triumph over the Valencia Vikings.

In their next game, the Swordsmen meet the San Gabriel Academy Eagles (San Gabriel, CA) in a non-league match, on Friday, December 30. St. Paul will attempt to move on its 13-5 season record. The Eagles enter the match with a 5-5 record after their 63-58 non-league win over Oak Hills (Hesperia, CA).

With the defeat, Valencia moves to 7-8 on the year. The Vikings travel to Golden Valley (Santa Clarita, CA) to meet the Grizzlies in a Foothill match on Tuesday, January 3. The Grizzlies enter the match with a record of 11-6. Golden Valley lost 63-57 in their recent non-league match against Camarillo (Camarillo, CA)