Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Avalon Lancers (Avalon, CA) and the host Western Christian Fighting Lancers (Upland, CA), saw Avalon's basketball squad hold off Western Christian by a tally of 48-42.

With the victory, Avalon improves its record to 5-9 on the campaign. The Lancers travel to The Webb Schools (Claremont, CA) to confront the Gauls in a Academy challenge on Tuesday, January 23. The Gauls come into the challenge with a record of 10-8.

Next up, the Fighting Lancers confront the San Gabriel Academy Eagles (San Gabriel, CA) in a Academy challenge, on Saturday, January 20. Western Christian will attempt to improve on its 5-18 season record. The Eagles come into the challenge with a 8-6 record after their 46-29 league loss to The Webb Schools (Claremont, CA).