San Leandro Pirates (San Leandro, CA) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Bishop O'Dowd Dragons (Oakland, CA), 56-54 in a league bout.

With the win, San Leandro upgrades its record to 5-11 on the season. The Pirates travel to Alameda (Alameda, CA) to clash with the Hornets in a West Alameda County - Foothill bout on Friday, January 20. The Hornets go into the bout with a record of 14-3. Alameda won 80-72 in their recent league bout against Castro Valley (Castro Valley, CA)

Next up, the Dragons clash with the Grant Pacers (Sacramento, CA) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, January 21. Bishop O'Dowd will attempt to upgrade on its 8-10 season record. The Pacers go into the bout with a 11-6 record after their 79-39 league win over Kennedy (Sacramento, CA).