Lake Balboa College Prep Cougars (Lake Balboa, CA) boosters left the game satisfied Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Valor Academy (Van Nuys, CA), 36-29 in a league match.

With the victory, Lake Balboa College Prep upgrades its record to 1-5 on the year. The Cougars host Magnolia Science Academy Reseda (Reseda, CA) to face the Warriors in a Central Valley challenge on Friday, January 24. The Warriors come into the challenge with a record of 0-5.

In their next game, the battle the Alliance Marine-Innovation & Technology Griffins (Sun Valley, CA) in a Central Valley challenge, on Friday, January 24. Valor Academy will attempt to improve on its 1-9 season record. The Griffins come into the challenge with a 8-2 record after their 63-11 league win over Discovery (Sylmar, CA).