The Whittier Cardinals tipped the visiting South El Monte Eagles basketball team by a final score of 62-55 in Friday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Cardinals face the La Serna Lancers (Whittier, CA) in a Del Rio game, on Wednesday, January 3. Whittier will attempt to move on its 8-9 season record. The Lancers enter the game with a 9-10 record after their 57-40 non-league win over Workman (City of Industry, CA).

With the defeat, South El Monte moves to 5-12 on the year. The Eagles travel to Rosemead (Rosemead, CA) to face the Panthers in a Mission Valley game on Monday, January 8. The Panthers enter the game with a record of 3-9. Rosemead lost 71-53 in their recent non-league game against Duarte (Duarte, CA)