Fans at Wednesday's league challenge between the Birmingham Patriots (Lake Balboa, CA) and the visiting Taft Toreadors (Woodland Hills, CA), saw Birmingham's basketball squad wallop Taft by a tally of 71-35.

With the victory, Birmingham improves its record to 11-10 on the campaign. The Patriots host Cleveland (Reseda, CA) to confront the Cavaliers in a West Valley challenge on Friday, January 19. The Cavaliers come into the challenge with a record of 11-6. Cleveland won 63-48 in their recent league challenge against Granada Hills Charter (Granada Hills, CA)

Next up, the Toreadors confront the Chatsworth Chancellors (Chatsworth, CA) in a West Valley challenge, on Friday, January 19. Taft will attempt to improve on its 2-17 season record. The Chancellors come into the challenge with a 10-11 record after their 58-38 league win over El Camino Real (Woodland Hills, CA).