Fans at Wednesday's league challenge between the East Nicolaus Spartans (Nicolaus, CA) and the host Live Oak Lions (Live Oak, CA), saw East Nicolaus's basketball squad overcome Live Oak by a tally of 51-42.

With the victory, East Nicolaus improves its record to 6-9 on the campaign. The Spartans host Pierce (Arbuckle, CA) to confront the Bears in a Sacramento Valley challenge on Friday, January 12. The Bears come into the challenge with a record of 5-13. Pierce lost 53-33 in their recent league challenge against Durham (Durham, CA)

Next up, the Lions confront the Colusa RedHawks (Colusa, CA) in a Sacramento Valley challenge, on Friday, January 12. Live Oak will attempt to improve on its 2-13 season record. The RedHawks come into the challenge with a 11-5 record after their 70-29 league win over Willows (Willows, CA).