Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Western Pioneers (Anaheim, CA) and the host Magnolia Sentinels (Anaheim, CA), saw Western's basketball squad overcome Magnolia by a tally of 57-41.

With the victory, Western improves its record to 10-13 on the campaign. The Pioneers host Santa Ana Valley (Santa Ana, CA) to confront the Falcons in a Orange challenge on Monday, January 22. The Falcons come into the challenge with a record of 9-10.

Next up, the Sentinels confront the Century Centurions (Santa Ana, CA) in a Orange challenge, on Monday, January 22. Magnolia will attempt to improve on its 3-17 season record. The Centurions come into the challenge with a 12-11 record after their 57-42 league loss to Anaheim (Anaheim, CA).