The Maranatha Minutemen topped the host Valley Christian Defenders basketball team by a final score of 73-56 in Friday's league game.

In their next game, the Minutemen face the Village Christian Crusaders (Sun Valley, CA) in a game, on Tuesday, January 24. Maranatha will attempt to move on its 10-11 season record. The Crusaders enter the game with a 12-6 record after their 81-50 league win over Whittier Christian (La Habra, CA).

With the defeat, Valley Christian moves to 0-6 on the year. The Defenders travel to Heritage Christian (Northridge, CA) to face the Warriors in a game on Tuesday, January 24. The Warriors enter the game with a record of 15-8. Heritage Christian won 72-30 in their recent league game against Whittier Christian (La Habra, CA)