Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Athenian Owls (Danville, CA) and the host Bentley Phoenix (Lafayette, CA), saw Athenian's basketball squad wallop Bentley by a tally of 63-32.

With the victory, Athenian improves its record to 8-2 on the campaign. The Owls host Redwood Christian (San Lorenzo, CA) to play the Eagles in a Bay Counties - East challenge on Tuesday, January 10. The Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 5-9.

Next up, the Phoenix play the Valley Christian Vikings (Dublin, CA) in a Bay Counties - East challenge, on Tuesday, January 10. Bentley will attempt to improve on its 4-6 season record. The Vikings come into the challenge with a 2-10 record after their 63-14 league loss to Head-Royce (Oakland, CA).