BUTTE, Calif. (Interstat) — The Butte and Sacramento City men’s junior college basketball teams, both sporting 4-win records, will look to build momentum Friday in a non-conference showdown at the Salt Water Classic.

The Butte Roadrunners (4-5) enter after an 85-80 home victory over Folsom Lake on Nov. 21, a game highlighted by a triple-double from Kev Farrington (13 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists). Kwasi Moses added 18 points and De’Nage Kelly scored 14 for Butte, which has alternated wins and losses in its last five games.

The Sacramento City Panthers (4-3) arrive with a head of steam, coming off a 92-58 rout of Gavilan on Nov. 26. Naajy Bynum-Bey poured in 24 points in that win, while Josh O’Neal posted a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds. The Panthers have won three of their last four.

Friday’s neutral-site matchup, organized by the California Community College Athletic Association, is set for Dec. 5, 2025. Butte’s next game is Dec. 10 against American River. Sacramento City hosts Feather River on Dec. 13.