Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Sherman Oaks CES Knights (Reseda, CA) and the host Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences Vipers (Granada Hills, CA), saw Sherman Oaks CES's basketball squad hold off Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences by a tally of 41-34.

With the victory, Sherman Oaks CES improves its record to 9-6 on the campaign. The Knights travel to Vaughn (San Fernando, CA) to confront the White Tigers in a Valley challenge on Monday, January 22. The White Tigers come into the challenge with a record of 6-14. Vaughn lost 63-40 in their recent league challenge against Northridge Academy (Northridge, CA)

Next up, the Vipers confront the East Valley Falcons (North Hollywood, CA) in a Valley challenge, on Monday, January 22. Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences will attempt to improve on its 7-7 season record. The Falcons come into the challenge with a 5-7 record after their 42-31 league win over Fulton (Van Nuys, CA).