In Wednesday's league match, the host Monta Vista Matadors basketball team scored a tight 41-35 triumph over the Santa Clara Bruins.

In their next game, the Matadors face the Fremont Firebirds (Sunnyvale, CA) in a Santa Clara Valley - El Camino match, on Friday, January 5. Monta Vista will attempt to move on its 8-4 season record. The Firebirds enter the match with a 7-2 record after their 60-45 non-league win over San Mateo (San Mateo, CA).

With the defeat, Santa Clara moves to 4-6 on the year. The Bruins host Cupertino (Cupertino, CA) to face the Pioneers in a Santa Clara Valley - El Camino match on Friday, January 5. The Pioneers enter the match with a record of 12-1. Cupertino won 49-46 in their recent league match against Homestead (Cupertino, CA)