California High School Basketball - Linfield Christian holds off Western Christian
January 26, 2018: Upland, CA 91786 Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Linfield Christian Lions (Temecula, CA) and the host Western Christian Fighting Lancers (Upland, CA), saw Linfield Christian's basketball squad hold off Western Christian by a tally of 55-51.
With the victory, Linfield Christian improves its record to 2-16 on the campaign. The Lions host Aquinas (San Bernardino, CA) to confront the Falcons in a Ambassador challenge on Tuesday, January 30. The Falcons come into the challenge with a record of 15-7. Aquinas lost 85-60 in their recent league challenge against Notre Dame (Riverside, CA)
Next up, the Fighting Lancers confront the Ontario Christian Knights (Ontario, CA) in a Ambassador challenge, on Tuesday, January 30. Western Christian will attempt to improve on its 4-12 season record. The Knights come into the challenge with a 15-6 record after their 53-44 league win over Arrowhead Christian (Redlands, CA).
Game Summary
The Fighting Lancers led the entire game until the final minute and after a few team miscues in regulation lost a tough game in overtime against a gritty Linfield Christian team.
