The Mark Keppel Aztecs basketball squad (Alhambra, CA), was nudged 54-51 in Monday's non-league battle with the visiting Arcadia Apaches (Arcadia, CA)

With the victory, Arcadia advances its record to 6-1 on the year. The Apaches host Glendale (Glendale, CA) to meet the Nitros in a battle on Tuesday, January 7. The Nitros enter the battle with a record of 10-3. Glendale won 67-62 in their recent non-league battle against St. Genevieve (Panorama City, CA)

The Aztecs now own a 5-3 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Montebello for a battle on Monday, January 13.