In Thursday's non-league match, the host Canyon Springs Cougars basketball team scored a good 41-22 triumph over the Palm Springs Indians.

In their next game, the Cougars meet the Jurupa Valley Jaguars (Jurupa Valley, CA) in a non-league match, on Friday, December 30. Canyon Springs will attempt to move on its 8-3 season record. The Jaguars enter the match with a 0-10 record after their 78-13 non-league loss to Rancho Cucamonga (Rancho Cucamonga, CA).

With the defeat, Palm Springs moves to 2-11 on the year. The Indians host Rancho Mirage (Rancho Mirage, CA) to meet the Rattlers in a Desert Empire match on Wednesday, January 4. The Rattlers enter the match with a record of 1-8. Rancho Mirage lost 94-9 in their recent non-league match against Mark Keppel (Alhambra, CA)