Loma Linda Academy Roadrunners (Loma Linda, CA) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Rio Lindo Adventist Spartans (Healdsburg, CA), 40-32 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Loma Linda Academy upgrades its record to 18-5 on the season. The Roadrunners travel to River Springs (Hemet, CA) to clash with the in a Tri-County Premier bout on Monday, January 30. The go into the bout with a record of 1-5. River Springs lost 68-57 in their recent league bout against Redlands Adventist Academy (Redlands, CA)

Next up, the Spartans clash with the Newbury Park Adventist Gators (Newbury Park, CA) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, January 28. Rio Lindo Adventist will attempt to upgrade on its 14-6 season record. The Gators go into the bout with a 14-6 record after their 50-45 non-league win over Redlands Adventist Academy (Redlands, CA).