Hesperia Christian Patriots (Hesperia, CA) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the host Big Bear Bears (Big Bear City, CA), 53-15 in a league bout.

With the victory, Hesperia Christian upgrades its record to 8-4 on the campaign. The Patriots host Riverside Prep (Oro Grande, CA) to play the Silver Knights in a Cross Valley bout on Tuesday, January 9. The Silver Knights come into the bout with a record of 6-9. Riverside Prep won 49-25 in their recent league bout against University Prep (Victorville, CA)

Next up, the Bears play the Academy for Academic Excellence Knights (Apple Valley, CA) in a Cross Valley bout, on Tuesday, January 9. Big Bear will attempt to upgrade on its 2-12 season record. The Knights come into the bout with a 5-8 record after their 29-23 league loss to Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy (Victorville, CA).