Monterey Trail Mustangs (Elk Grove, CA) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host McClatchy Lions (Sacramento, CA), 51-45 in a league bout.

With the win, Monterey Trail upgrades its record to 7-7 on the season. The Mustangs host Kennedy (Sacramento, CA) to play the Cougars in a bout on Monday, January 8. The Cougars go into the bout with a record of 4-8. Kennedy lost 46-35 in their recent non-league bout against Natomas (Sacramento, CA)

Next up, the Lions play the Grant Pacers (Sacramento, CA) in a bout, on Monday, January 8. McClatchy will attempt to upgrade on its 3-6 season record.