The University Prep Panthers ran past the host McKinleyville Panthers basketball team by a final score of 66-56 in Saturday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Panthers face the Non Freshman Opponent (, ) in a non-league game, on Thursday, January 4. University Prep will attempt to move on its 9-5 season record.

With the defeat, McKinleyville moves to 0-2 on the year. The Panthers travel to Del Norte (Crescent City, CA) to face the Warriors in a game on Tuesday, January 2. The Warriors enter the game with a record of 0-0.