University Prep Academy Golden Eagles (San Jose, CA) backers were pleased Monday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit Lions (San Jose, CA), 45-33 in a league bout.

With the victory, University Prep Academy upgrades its record to 7-7 on the campaign. The Golden Eagles host KIPP Navigate College Prep (San Jose, CA) to play the Tigers in a Private School - South bout on Thursday, January 18. The Tigers come into the bout with a record of 0-6. KIPP Navigate College Prep lost 42-32 in their recent league bout against Luis Valdez Leadership Academy (San Jose, CA)

Next up, the Lions play the Luis Valdez Leadership Academy Lions (San Jose, CA) in a Private School - South bout, on Thursday, January 18. Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit will attempt to upgrade on its 3-10 season record. The Lions come into the bout with a 2-7 record after their 42-32 league win over KIPP Navigate College Prep (San Jose, CA).