Fans at Wednesday's league challenge between the Gardena Panthers (Gardena, CA) and the host Narbonne Gauchos (Harbor City, CA), saw Gardena's basketball squad hold off Narbonne by a tally of 37-35.

With the victory, Gardena improves its record to 13-7 on the campaign. The Panthers host San Pedro (San Pedro, CA) to confront the Pirates in a Marine challenge on Friday, January 12. The Pirates come into the challenge with a record of 13-8. San Pedro won 59-47 in their recent league challenge against Rancho Dominguez (Long Beach, CA)

Next up, the Gauchos confront the Banning Pilots (Wilmington, CA) in a Marine challenge, on Friday, January 12. Narbonne will attempt to improve on its 7-9 season record. The Pilots come into the challenge with a 6-12 record after their 65-46 league loss to Carson (Carson, CA).