The crowd at Friday's league challenge between the Independence 76ers (San Jose, CA) and the host Lincoln Lions (San Jose, CA), observed Independence's basketball team knock off Lincoln by a score of 37-25.

The 76ers (7-5) will now prepare for their challenge against Leland (San Jose, CA). The Chargers come into the challenge with a 10-7 record. In their last challenge, Leland dropped by Leigh (San Jose, CA), 57-53, in a non-league challenge.

In their next game, the Lions encounter the Silver Creek Raiders (San Jose, CA) in a challenge, on Wednesday, January 22. Lincoln will attempt to improve on its 8-5 season record. The Raiders come into the challenge with a 2-7 record after their 51-37 league loss to Piedmont Hills (San Jose, CA).