In Friday's league match, the host Santiago Sharks basketball team scored a tight 68-65 triumph over the Corona Panthers.

In their next game, the Sharks meet the King Wolves (Riverside, CA) in a Big VIII match, on Wednesday, January 24. Santiago will attempt to better on its 13-13 season record. The Wolves enter the match with a 10-16 record after their 85-74 league win over Norco (Norco, CA).

With the defeat, Corona moves to 19-7 on the year. The Panthers travel to Roosevelt (Eastvale, CA) to meet the Mustangs in a Big VIII match on Monday, January 22. The Mustangs enter the match with a record of 22-2. Roosevelt won 59-54 in their recent non-league match against St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy (Downey, CA)