Bonita Bearcats (La Verne, CA) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Baldwin Bears (Wailuku, HI), 53-42 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Bonita upgrades its record to 8-3 on the season. The Bearcats travel to St. Louis (Honolulu, HI) to play the Crusaders in a non-league bout on Friday, December 8. The Crusaders go into the bout with a record of 4-1.

Next up, the Bears play the St. Louis Crusaders (Honolulu, HI) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, December 9. Baldwin will attempt to upgrade on its 2-3 season record. The Crusaders go into the bout with a 5-1 record after their 68-50 non-league win over Bonita (La Verne, CA).