Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Mira Monte Lions (Bakersfield, CA) and the host Golden Valley Bulldogs (Bakersfield, CA), saw Mira Monte's basketball squad knock off Golden Valley by a count of 58-43.

With the victory, Mira Monte upgrades its record to 17-9 on the campaign. The Lions host North (Bakersfield, CA) to play the Stars in a non-league challenge on Wednesday, February 1. The Stars come into the challenge with a record of 16-8. North lost 67-54 in their recent league challenge against West (Bakersfield, CA)

Next up, the Bulldogs play the Arvin Bears (Arvin, CA) in a South Yosemite - Horizon challenge, on Wednesday, February 1. Golden Valley will attempt to upgrade on its 9-16 season record. The Bears come into the challenge with a 12-10 record after their 44-29 non-league loss to Strathmore (Strathmore, CA).