Brea Olinda Wildcats (Brea, CA) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Esperanza Aztecs (Anaheim, CA), 77-73 in a league bout.

With the victory, Brea Olinda upgrades its record to 9-14 on the campaign. The Wildcats host Foothill (Santa Ana, CA) to play the Knights in a non-league bout on Friday, January 20. The Knights come into the bout with a record of 21-2. Foothill won 61-53 in their recent league bout against El Dorado (Placentia, CA)

Next up, the Aztecs play the El Dorado Golden Hawks (Placentia, CA) in a North Hills bout, on Friday, January 20. Esperanza will attempt to upgrade on its 13-10 season record. The Golden Hawks come into the bout with a 13-10 record after their 61-53 league loss to Foothill (Santa Ana, CA).