Bell Eagles (Bell, CA) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host South Gate Rams (South Gate, CA), 51-32 in a league bout.

With the win, Bell upgrades its record to 5-7 on the season. The Eagles host Garfield (Los Angeles, CA) to play the Bulldogs in a Eastern bout on Tuesday, January 18. The Bulldogs go into the bout with a record of 9-4. Garfield won 67-41 in their recent league bout against South East (South Gate, CA)

Next up, the Rams play the Roosevelt Rough Riders (Los Angeles, CA) in a Eastern bout, on Tuesday, January 18. South Gate will attempt to upgrade on its 10-6 season record. The Rough Riders go into the bout with a 10-6 record after their 46-25 league win over Huntington Park (Huntington Park, CA).