Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Tournament Opponent (, ) and the visiting Monterey Plainsmen (Lubbock, TX), saw Tournament Opponent's basketball squad hold off Monterey by a tally of 60-56.

With the victory, Tournament Opponent improves its record to 47-204 on the campaign. The travel to St. Johns Classical Academy (Fleming Island, FL) to play the Lions in a non-league challenge on Saturday, December 30. The Lions come into the challenge with a record of 2-4.

Next up, the Plainsmen play the Grapevine Mustangs (Grapevine, TX) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, December 30. Monterey will attempt to improve on its 8-13 season record. The Mustangs come into the challenge with a 6-12 record after their 53-34 non-league win over Lubbock (Lubbock, TX).