Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Centennial Apaches (Compton, CA) and the host Torrance Tartars (Torrance, CA), saw Centennial's basketball squad hold off Torrance by a count of 62-61.

With the victory, Centennial upgrades its record to 12-9 on the campaign. The Apaches host West (Torrance, CA) to play the Warriors in a Pioneer challenge on Wednesday, February 1. The Warriors come into the challenge with a record of 15-7. West won 71-55 in their recent league challenge against North (Torrance, CA)

Next up, the Tartars play the South Spartans (Torrance, CA) in a Pioneer challenge, on Wednesday, February 1. Torrance will attempt to upgrade on its 9-15 season record. The Spartans come into the challenge with a 12-10 record after their 60-58 league loss to Leuzinger (Lawndale, CA).