Carlsbad Lancers (Carlsbad, CA) backers were pleased Saturday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Mission Hills Grizzlies (San Marcos, CA), 56-51 in a league bout.

With the victory, Carlsbad upgrades its record to 11-5 on the campaign. The Lancers travel to Torrey Pines (San Diego, CA) to play the Falcons in a bout on Saturday, January 21. The Falcons come into the bout with a record of 18-1. Torrey Pines won 72-62 in their recent non-league bout against St. Augustine (San Diego, CA)

Next up, the Grizzlies play the La Costa Canyon Mavericks (Carlsbad, CA) in a bout, on Saturday, January 21. Mission Hills will attempt to upgrade on its 8-5 season record. The Mavericks come into the bout with a 3-5 record after their 59-40 league loss to Carlsbad (Carlsbad, CA).