East Bakersfield Blades (Bakersfield, CA) backers were in high spirits Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Tehachapi Warriors (Tehachapi, CA), 56-44 in a league bout.

With the win, East Bakersfield upgrades its record to 9-11 on the season. The Blades host West (Bakersfield, CA) to clash with the Vikings in a South Yosemite - Mountain game on Tuesday, January 23. The Vikings enter the game with a record of 6-10. West won 58-56 in their recent league game against Tehachapi (Tehachapi, CA)

With the defeat, Tehachapi moves to 6-15 on the year. The Warriors host Arvin (Arvin, CA) to face the Bears in a non-league game on Tuesday, January 23. The Bears enter the game with a record of 9-13. Arvin lost 76-52 in their recent league game against Mira Monte (Bakersfield, CA)