Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Kennedy Cougars (Sacramento, CA) and the host McClatchy Lions (Sacramento, CA), saw Kennedy's basketball squad hold off McClatchy by a tally of 56-54.

With the victory, Kennedy improves its record to 7-9 on the campaign. The Cougars host Grant (Sacramento, CA) to play the Pacers in a challenge on Wednesday, January 17. The Pacers come into the challenge with a record of 7-9. Grant won 73-59 in their recent league challenge against Burbank (Sacramento, CA)

Next up, the Lions play the River City Raiders (West Sacramento, CA) in a challenge, on Friday, January 19. McClatchy will attempt to improve on its 1-7 season record.