South Spartans (Bakersfield, CA) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host East Bakersfield Blades (Bakersfield, CA), 82-39 in a league bout.

With the win, South upgrades its record to 10-10 on the season. The Spartans travel to Del Oro (Bakersfield, CA) to play the Sun in a non-league bout on Thursday, January 18. The Sun go into the bout with a record of 5-17. Del Oro lost 90-53 in their recent league bout against Mira Monte (Bakersfield, CA)

Next up, the Blades play the North Stars (Bakersfield, CA) in a South Yosemite - Mountain bout, on Thursday, January 18. East Bakersfield will attempt to upgrade on its 8-10 season record. The Stars go into the bout with a 16-5 record after their 73-41 league win over Tehachapi (Tehachapi, CA).