Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Duarte Falcons (Duarte, CA) and the visiting Gladstone Gladiators (Covina, CA), saw Duarte's basketball squad wallop Gladstone by a tally of 49-23.

With the victory, Duarte improves its record to 6-13 on the campaign. The Falcons host Azusa (Azusa, CA) to confront the Aztecs in a Montview challenge on Saturday, January 14. The Aztecs come into the challenge with a record of 2-13. Azusa lost 66-17 in their recent league challenge against Workman (City of Industry, CA)

Next up, the Gladiators confront the Sierra Vista Dons (Baldwin Park, CA) in a Montview challenge, on Tuesday, January 17. Gladstone will attempt to improve on its 3-8 season record. The Dons come into the challenge with a 14-6 record after their 66-43 league win over Nogales (La Puente, CA).