The Mira Loma Matadors got by the visiting Pioneer Patriots basketball squad by a final score of 43-38 in Monday's non-league outing.

Coming up next, the Matadors play the Encina Bulldogs (Sacramento, CA) in a non-league game, on Wednesday, December 10. Mira Loma will attempt to move on its 2-3 season record. The Bulldogs go into the game with a 0-3 record after their 60-35 non-league loss to Laguna Creek (Elk Grove, CA).

With the loss, Pioneer falls to 3-3 on the campaign. The Patriots host Rio Linda (Rio Linda, CA) to clash with the Knights in a test on Thursday, December 11. The Knights come into the test with a record of 2-2. Rio Linda won 69-26 in their recent non-league test against Mesa Verde (Citrus Heights, CA)