In Friday's league match, the host Johansen Vikings basketball team scored a tight 59-56 triumph over the Modesto Panthers.

In their next game, the Vikings face the Downey Knights (Modesto, CA) in a Modesto Metro match, on Wednesday, January 23. Johansen will attempt to move on its 8-12 season record. The Knights enter the match with a 7-11 record after their 64-55 league loss to Modesto (Modesto, CA).

With the defeat, Modesto moves to 6-11 on the year. The Panthers travel to Vanden (Fairfield, CA) to face the Vikings in a non-league match on Saturday, January 19. The Vikings enter the match with a record of 11-8. Vanden lost 48-46 in their recent league match against Benicia (Benicia, CA)