The Desert Sage Gila Monsters basketball squad (Tucson, AZ), was outscored 63-47 in Thursday's non-league battle with the host Varsity Opponent (, )

With the victory, Varsity Opponent advances its record to 104-444 on the year. The host Eastgate Life Academy (Hiawassee, GA) to meet the in a non-league battle on Thursday, December 5. The enter the battle with a record of 3-5. Eastgate Life Academy won 83-62 in their recent non-league battle against Summit Charter (Cashiers, NC)

The Gila Monsters now own a 1-1 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Varsity Opponent for a non-league battle on Monday, December 9.