Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Independence 76ers (San Jose, CA) and the visiting Piedmont Hills Pirates (San Jose, CA), saw Independence's basketball squad knock off Piedmont Hills by a count of 51-40.

With the victory, Independence upgrades its record to 6-5 on the campaign. The 76ers host Live Oak (Morgan Hill, CA) to play the Acorns in a Blossom Valley - Santa Teresa East challenge on Thursday, January 27. The Acorns come into the challenge with a record of 3-12. Live Oak lost 69-12 in their recent league challenge against Ann Sobrato (Morgan Hill, CA)

Next up, the Pirates play the Gunderson Grizzlies (San Jose, CA) in a Blossom Valley - Santa Teresa East challenge, on Thursday, January 27. Piedmont Hills will attempt to upgrade on its 7-6 season record.