The Glendale Nitros ran past the host San Gabriel Matadors basketball team by a final score of 56-44 in Saturday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Nitros face the Crescenta Valley Falcons (La Crescenta, CA) in a Pacific game, on Thursday, January 4. Glendale will attempt to move on its 12-6 season record. The Falcons enter the game with a 14-4 record after their 65-63 non-league win over Granada Hills Charter (Granada Hills, CA).

With the defeat, San Gabriel moves to 3-8 on the year. The Matadors travel to Mark Keppel (Alhambra, CA) to face the Aztecs in a Almont game on Tuesday, January 2. The Aztecs enter the game with a record of 12-5. Mark Keppel won 56-44 in their recent non-league game against Gahr (Cerritos, CA)