The crowd at Wednesday's league challenge between the North Stars (Bakersfield, CA) and the host East Bakersfield Blades (Bakersfield, CA), observed North's basketball team overwhelm East Bakersfield by a score of 39-17.

The Stars (4-3) will now prepare for their challenge against Tehachapi (Tehachapi, CA). The Warriors come into the challenge with a 10-9 record.

In their next game, the Blades encounter the West Vikings (Bakersfield, CA) in a challenge, on Friday, January 17. East Bakersfield will attempt to improve on its 6-8 season record. The Vikings come into the challenge with a 2-5 record after their 83-18 league loss to Tehachapi (Tehachapi, CA).