Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Mark Keppel Aztecs (Alhambra, CA) and the host Gahr Gladiators (Cerritos, CA), saw Mark Keppel's basketball squad knock off Gahr by a tally of 56-44.

With the victory, Mark Keppel improves its record to 12-5 on the campaign. The Aztecs host San Gabriel (San Gabriel, CA) to play the Matadors in a Almont challenge on Tuesday, January 2. The Matadors come into the challenge with a record of 3-8. San Gabriel lost 56-44 in their recent non-league challenge against Glendale (Glendale, CA)

Next up, the Gladiators play the Norwalk Lancers (Norwalk, CA) in a San Gabriel Valley challenge, on Wednesday, January 3. Gahr will attempt to improve on its 9-6 season record. The Lancers come into the challenge with a 9-9 record after their 50-48 non-league win over Estancia (Costa Mesa, CA).