The crowd at Friday's league challenge between the Independence 76ers (San Jose, CA) and the visiting Silver Creek Raiders (San Jose, CA), observed Independence's basketball team overwhelm Silver Creek by a score of 79-53.

The 76ers (11-6) will now prepare for their challenge against Piedmont Hills (San Jose, CA). The Pirates come into the Blossom Valley - Santa Teresa West challenge with a 10-6 record. In their last challenge, Piedmont Hills trounced Leland (San Jose, CA), 50-48, in a league challenge.

In their next game, the Raiders battle the Prospect Panthers (Saratoga, CA) in a Blossom Valley - Santa Teresa West challenge, on Wednesday, January 29. Silver Creek will attempt to improve on its 6-11 season record.