Maranatha Minutemen (Pasadena, CA) boosters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Valley Christian Defenders (Cerritos, CA), 45-38 in a league match.

With the victory, Maranatha upgrades its record to 7-13 on the year. The Minutemen host Village Christian (Sun Valley, CA) to face the Crusaders in a Olympic match on Tuesday, January 28. The Crusaders enter the match with a record of 13-8. Village Christian lost 40-34 in their recent non-league match against Cathedral Catholic (San Diego, CA)

The Defenders now sport a 9-13 record. They put it on the line next when they host Village Christian for a Olympic match on Friday, January 31.