Lathrop Spartans (Lathrop, CA) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Johansen Vikings (Modesto, CA), 24-12 in a league bout.

With the victory, Lathrop upgrades its record to 5-0 on the campaign. The Spartans host Mountain House (Mountain House, CA) to play the Mustangs in a bout on Tuesday, January 17. The Mustangs come into the bout with a record of 14-5. Mountain House won 22-18 in their recent league bout against Pacheco (Los Banos, CA)

Next up, the Vikings play the Beyer Patriots (Modesto, CA) in a bout, on Tuesday, January 17. Johansen will attempt to upgrade on its 5-11 season record.