Del Lago Academy Firebirds (Escondido, CA) supporters left the game satisfied Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad notch a victory over the host Valhalla Norsemen (El Cajon, CA), 72-55 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Del Lago Academy advances its record to 10-10 on the year. The Firebirds travel to Tri-City Christian (Vista, CA) to face the Eagles in a Pacific match on Tuesday, January 28. The Eagles enter the match with a record of 9-7. Tri-City Christian lost 46-40 in their recent non-league match against Linfield Christian (Temecula, CA)

The Norsemen now own a 12-9 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to El Cajon Valley for a Grossmont - Hills match on Tuesday, January 28. Valhalla will face a Braves squad coming off a 62-54 league loss to Grossmont (El Cajon, CA). The Braves record now stands at 5-13.