The Mesa Verde Mavericks basketball squad (Citrus Heights, CA), was outscored 44-34 in Friday's league battle with the visiting Golden Sierra Grizzlies (Garden Valley, CA)

With the victory, Golden Sierra advances its record to 10-9 on the year. The Grizzlies host San Juan (Citrus Heights, CA) to meet the Spartans in a battle on Tuesday, February 11. The Spartans enter the battle with a record of 1-11. San Juan lost 66-37 in their recent league battle against Woodland Christian (Woodland, CA)

The Mavericks now own a 13-12 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Lindhurst for a battle on Tuesday, February 11.