Montebello Oilers (Montebello, CA) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting San Gabriel Matadors (San Gabriel, CA), 49-48 in a league bout.

With the victory, Montebello upgrades its record to 11-11 on the campaign. The Oilers host Mark Keppel (Alhambra, CA) to play the Aztecs in a Almont bout on Tuesday, January 16. The Aztecs come into the bout with a record of 16-5. Mark Keppel won 70-26 in their recent league bout against Bell Gardens (Bell Gardens, CA)

Next up, the Matadors play the Alhambra Moors (Alhambra, CA) in a Almont bout, on Tuesday, January 16. San Gabriel will attempt to upgrade on its 11-11 season record. The Moors come into the bout with a 8-12 record after their 57-44 league loss to Schurr (Montebello, CA).