Carter Lions (Rialto, CA) supporters left the game satisfied Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Hillcrest Trojans (Riverside, CA), 42-41 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Carter advances its record to 7-0 on the year. The Lions travel to Granite Hills (Apple Valley, CA) to face the Cougars in a non-league match on Tuesday, December 10. The Cougars enter the match with a record of 1-6. Granite Hills lost 53-31 in their recent non-league match against Jurupa Hills (Fontana, CA)

The Trojans now own a 4-3 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Redlands East Valley for a non-league match on Tuesday, December 10. Hillcrest will face a Wildcats squad coming off a 50-20 non-league win over Indian Springs (San Bernardino, CA). The Wildcats record now stands at 3-5.