In Friday's league match, the visiting South El Monte Eagles basketball team scored a decisive 47-23 triumph over the El Monte Lions.

In their next game, the Eagles meet the Gabrielino Eagles (San Gabriel, CA) in a Mission Valley match, on Friday, January 19. South El Monte will attempt to move on its 7-11 season record.

With the defeat, El Monte moves to 0-12 on the year. The Lions host Arroyo (El Monte, CA) to meet the Knights in a Mission Valley match on Wednesday, January 17. The Knights enter the match with a record of 8-14. Arroyo lost 50-24 in their recent league match against Gabrielino (San Gabriel, CA)