Chaffey Tigers (Ontario, CA) backers were pleased Monday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host El Monte Lions (El Monte, CA), 45-25 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Chaffey upgrades its record to 7-3 on the campaign. The Tigers host Nogales (La Puente, CA) to play the Nobles in a non-league bout on Tuesday, December 13. The Nobles come into the bout with a record of 3-5.

Next up, the Lions play the Edgewood Lions (West Covina, CA) in a non-league bout, on Wednesday, December 7. El Monte will attempt to upgrade on its 1-8 season record. The Lions come into the bout with a 5-3 record after their 57-38 non-league loss to Franklin (Los Angeles, CA).