Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Mount Miguel Matadors (Spring Valley, CA) and the host Monte Vista Monarchs (Spring Valley, CA), saw Mount Miguel's basketball squad hold off Monte Vista by a count of 43-41.

With the victory, Mount Miguel upgrades its record to 16-7 on the campaign. The Matadors host Grossmont (El Cajon, CA) to play the Foothillers in a Grossmont - Hills challenge on Tuesday, January 30. The Foothillers come into the challenge with a record of 5-17. Grossmont lost 49-42 in their recent league challenge against El Cajon Valley (El Cajon, CA)

Next up, the Monarchs play the Santana Sultans (Santee, CA) in a Grossmont - Valley challenge, on Tuesday, January 30. Monte Vista will attempt to upgrade on its 16-8 season record. The Sultans come into the challenge with a 8-15 record after their 72-55 league loss to El Capitan (Lakeside, CA).