In Wednesday's league match, the visiting East Nicolaus Spartans basketball team scored a good 36-23 triumph over the Live Oak Lions.

In their next game, the Spartans meet the Pierce Bears (Arbuckle, CA) in a Sacramento Valley match, on Friday, January 13. East Nicolaus will attempt to better on its 14-3 season record. The Bears enter the match with a 14-2 record after their 75-48 league win over Durham (Durham, CA).

With the defeat, Live Oak moves to 6-10 on the year. The Lions host Colusa (Colusa, CA) to meet the RedHawks in a Sacramento Valley match on Friday, January 13. The RedHawks enter the match with a record of 9-8. Colusa won 38-23 in their recent league match against Willows (Willows, CA)