The Varsity Opponent basketball squad (, ), was nudged 72-69 in Monday's non-league battle with the host Gateway Gators (San Francisco, CA)

With the victory, Gateway advances its record to 2-4 on the year. The Gators host Rise University Prep (San Francisco, CA) to meet the Panthers in a non-league battle on Wednesday, December 10. The Panthers enter the battle with a record of 0-2. Rise University Prep lost 61-56 in their recent non-league challenge against Capuchino (San Bruno, CA)

In their next game, the encounter the Hampton Park Christian (Greenville, SC) in a South Carolina Christian AA - Piedmont B challenge, on Monday, December 8. Varsity Opponent will attempt to improve on its 118-530 season record. The come into the challenge with a 1-2 record after their 58-55 non-league win over Varsity Opponent (, ).