Arroyo Knights (El Monte, CA) backers were in high spirits Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host El Monte Lions (El Monte, CA), 35-20 in a league bout.

With the win, Arroyo upgrades its record to 10-7 on the season. The Knights host Mountain View (El Monte, CA) to encounter the Vikings in a Mission Valley bout on Friday, January 13. The Vikings go into the bout with a record of 2-10. Mountain View lost 39-28 in their recent league challenge against Gabrielino (San Gabriel, CA)

Next up, the Lions battle the South El Monte Eagles (South El Monte, CA) in a Mission Valley challenge, on Friday, January 13. El Monte will attempt to improve on its 4-11 season record. The Eagles come into the challenge with a 3-6 record after their 52-25 league loss to Rosemead (Rosemead, CA).