Santa Barbara Dons (Santa Barbara, CA) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Rio Mesa Spartans (Oxnard, CA), 53-38 in a league bout.

With the win, Santa Barbara upgrades its record to 4-12 on the season. The Dons host Pacifica (Oxnard, CA) to play the Tritons in a Channel bout on Thursday, January 18. The Tritons go into the bout with a record of 3-13. Pacifica lost 70-21 in their recent league bout against San Marcos (Santa Barbara, CA)

Next up, the Spartans play the San Marcos Royals (Santa Barbara, CA) in a Channel bout, on Thursday, January 18. Rio Mesa will attempt to upgrade on its 4-15 season record. The Royals go into the bout with a 10-7 record after their 70-21 league win over Pacifica (Oxnard, CA).