KIPP King Lions (San Lorenzo, CA) backers were in high spirits Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Leadership (Hayward, CA), 50-32 in a league bout.

With the win, KIPP King upgrades its record to 8-5 on the season. The Lions travel to Leadership Public Schools Richmond (Richmond, CA) to play the Pumas in a Bay Area Charter bout on Wednesday, February 1. The Pumas go into the bout with a record of 1-7. Leadership Public Schools Richmond lost 22-4 in their recent non-league bout against Emery (Emeryville, CA)

Next up, the play the AIMS College Prep Golden Eagles (Oakland, CA) in a Bay Area Charter bout, on Wednesday, February 1. Leadership will attempt to upgrade on its 4-5 season record. The Golden Eagles go into the bout with a 9-4 record after their 57-31 league win over KIPP King (San Lorenzo, CA).