Valencia Tigers (Placentia, CA) backers were pleased Wednesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Cypress Centurions (Cypress, CA), 59-52 in a league bout.

With the victory, Valencia upgrades its record to 15-8 on the campaign. The Tigers host Katella (Anaheim, CA) to play the Knights in a Empire bout on Friday, February 6. The Knights come into the bout with a record of 16-7. Katella won 54-51 in their recent league bout against Pacifica (Garden Grove, CA)

Next up, the Centurions play the Loara Saxons (Anaheim, CA) in a Empire bout, on Friday, February 6. Cypress will attempt to upgrade on its 13-11 season record. The Saxons come into the bout with a 16-7 record after their 74-47 league win over Kennedy (La Palma, CA).