Fans at Monday's non-league challenge between the Artesia Pioneers (Lakewood, CA) and the host St. Mary's Academy Belles (Inglewood, CA), saw Artesia's basketball squad overcome St. Mary's Academy by a tally of 37-25.

With the victory, Artesia improves its record to 8-5 on the campaign. The Pioneers travel to Oxford Academy (Cypress, CA) to confront the Patriots in a challenge on Thursday, February 1. The Patriots come into the challenge with a record of 2-5. Oxford Academy lost 42-22 in their recent league challenge against Cerritos (Cerritos, CA)

Next up, the Belles confront the St. Paul Swordsmen (Santa Fe Springs, CA) in a challenge, on Tuesday, January 30. St. Mary's Academy will attempt to improve on its 2-7 season record. The Swordsmen come into the challenge with a 0-3 record after their 44-27 non-league loss to Serra (Gardena, CA).