The Orcutt Academy Spartans tipped the visiting Santa Ynez Pirates basketball team by a final score of 48-43 in Friday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Spartans face the Pioneer Valley Panthers (Santa Maria, CA) in a game, on Tuesday, January 9. Orcutt Academy will attempt to move on its 10-6 season record. The Panthers enter the game with a 4-6 record after their 60-33 non-league loss to Arroyo Grande (Arroyo Grande, CA).

With the defeat, Santa Ynez moves to 5-5 on the year. The Pirates travel to St. Joseph (Santa Maria, CA) to face the Knights in a game on Friday, January 12. The Knights enter the game with a record of 4-1. St. Joseph lost 61-56 in their recent league game against Mission College Prep (San Luis Obispo, CA)