The crowd at Friday's league challenge between the Independence 76ers (San Jose, CA) and the host Prospect Panthers (Saratoga, CA), observed Independence's basketball team knock off Prospect by a score of 54-36.

The 76ers (8-8) will now prepare for their challenge against Lincoln (San Jose, CA). The Lions come into the challenge with a 8-7 record. In their last battle, Lincoln was outscored by Piedmont Hills (San Jose, CA), 68-50, in a league battle.

The Panthers now own a 3-7 record. They put it on the line next when they host Leland for a battle on Wednesday, February 5. Prospect will meet a Chargers squad coming off a 59-29 league win over Silver Creek (San Jose, CA). The Chargers record now stands at 14-7.