The Bellflower Buccaneers tipped the host Gahr Gladiators basketball team by a final score of 57-56 in Friday's league game.

In their next game, the Buccaneers face the Walnut Mustangs (Walnut, CA) in a non-league game, on Saturday, January 13. Bellflower will attempt to move on its 12-7 season record. The Mustangs enter the game with a 15-5 record after their 61-42 league win over South Hills (West Covina, CA).

With the defeat, Gahr moves to 12-8 on the year. The Gladiators travel to Paramount (Paramount, CA) to face the Pirates in a San Gabriel Valley game on Wednesday, January 17. The Pirates enter the game with a record of 3-17.