In Wednesday's league match, the host Monta Vista Matadors basketball team scored a tight 49-45 triumph over the Santa Clara Bruins.

In their next game, the Matadors meet the Fremont Firebirds (Sunnyvale, CA) in a match, on Friday, January 5. Monta Vista will attempt to better on its 8-2 season record. The Firebirds enter the match with a 1-3 record after their 39-36 league win over Kathleen MacDonald (San Jose, CA).

With the defeat, Santa Clara moves to 1-4 on the year. The Bruins travel to Lynbrook (San Jose, CA) to meet the Vikings in a match on Tuesday, January 9. The Vikings enter the match with a record of 5-6. Lynbrook lost 47-35 in their recent league match against Homestead (Cupertino, CA)