In Thursday's league match, the visiting Valley Christian Lions basketball team scored a decisive 57-34 triumph over the Sacramento Country Day Cavaliers.

In their next game, the Lions meet the Cristo Rey Saints (Sacramento, CA) in a Sacramento Metropolitan Athletic League match, on Friday, January 13. Valley Christian will attempt to move on its 13-2 season record. The Saints enter the match with a 1-2 record after their 31-24 league win over Western Sierra Collegiate Academy (Rocklin, CA).

With the defeat, Sacramento Country Day moves to 1-6 on the year. The Cavaliers host Sage Ridge (Reno, NV) to meet the Scorpions in a non-league match on Saturday, January 14. The Scorpions enter the match with a record of 3-9. Sage Ridge won 38-32 in their recent league match against Sierra Lutheran (Carson City, NV)