Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Mary Star of the Sea Stars (San Pedro, CA) and the host Verbum Dei Eagles (Los Angeles, CA), saw Mary Star of the Sea's basketball squad hold off Verbum Dei by a count of 56-50.

With the victory, Mary Star of the Sea upgrades its record to 14-9 on the campaign. The Stars host Verbum Dei (Los Angeles, CA) to play the Eagles in a Santa Fe challenge on Friday, January 20. The Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 5-8. Verbum Dei lost 56-50 in their recent league challenge against Mary Star of the Sea (San Pedro, CA)

Next up, the Eagles play the Mary Star of the Sea Stars (San Pedro, CA) in a Santa Fe challenge, on Friday, January 20. Verbum Dei will attempt to upgrade on its 5-8 season record. The Stars come into the challenge with a 14-9 record after their 56-50 league win over Verbum Dei (Los Angeles, CA).