Monterey Trail Mustangs (Elk Grove, CA) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the host McClatchy Lions (Sacramento, CA), 68-41 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Monterey Trail upgrades its record to 4-1 on the campaign. The Mustangs travel to Franklin (Elk Grove, CA) to play the Wildcats in a non-league bout on Friday, December 9. The Wildcats come into the bout with a record of 4-3. Franklin won 62-42 in their recent non-league bout against Kennedy (Sacramento, CA)

Next up, the Lions play the Kennedy Cougars (Sacramento, CA) in a non-league bout, on Friday, December 9. McClatchy will attempt to upgrade on its 1-1 season record. The Cougars come into the bout with a 3-3 record after their 62-42 non-league loss to Franklin (Elk Grove, CA).