The Damien Monarchs basketball squad (Honolulu, HI), was nudged 48-46 in Saturday's non-league battle with the visiting Waipahu Marauders (Waipahu, HI)

With the victory, Waipahu advances its record to 4-2 on the year. The Marauders travel to Campbell (Ewa Beach, HI) to meet the Sabers in a Oahu - West I battle on Monday, December 23. The Sabers enter the battle with a record of 1-5. Campbell lost 51-29 in their recent non-league battle against Roosevelt (Seattle, WA)

The Monarchs now own a 4-4 record. They put it on the line next when they host Punahou Gold for a non-league test on Tuesday, December 17.