Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Pittsburg Pirates (Pittsburg, CA) and the host Liberty Lions (Brentwood, CA), saw Pittsburg's basketball squad hold off Liberty by a tally of 54-52.

With the victory, Pittsburg improves its record to 12-5 on the campaign. The Pirates host Deer Valley (Antioch, CA) to play the Wolverines in a challenge on Tuesday, January 31. The Wolverines come into the challenge with a record of 0-4.

Next up, the Lions play the Antioch Panthers (Antioch, CA) in a challenge, on Thursday, February 2. Liberty will attempt to improve on its 8-3 season record.