The Concord Bears basketball squad (Concord, CA), was crushed 44-22 in Wednesday's league battle with the visiting Benicia Panthers (Benicia, CA)

With the victory, Benicia upgrades its record to 13-6 on the season. The Panthers travel to Las Lomas (Walnut Creek, CA) to clash with the Knights in a Diablo test on Friday, January 24. The Knights come into the test with a record of 10-9. Las Lomas won 56-46 in their recent non-league test against Foothill (Pleasanton, CA)

The Bears (6-9) will now prepare for their test against Ygnacio Valley (Concord, CA). The Wolves come into the Diablo test with a 3-8 record. In their last test, Ygnacio Valley was overwhelmed by Miramonte (Orinda, CA), 65-33, in a league test.