The Pioneer Patriots (Woodland, CA) basketball triumphed over the host Mira Loma Matadors (Sacramento, CA), 53-28 in Monday's non-league challenge.

The Patriots (1-1) will now prepare for their challenge against Yuba City (Yuba City, CA). The Honkers come into the non-league challenge with a 7-1 record. In their last challenge, Yuba City trounced Pleasant Valley (Chico, CA), 58-56, in a non-league challenge.

In their next game, the Matadors encounter the Roseville Tigers (Roseville, CA) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, December 19. Mira Loma will attempt to improve on its 1-4 season record.