Portola Bulldogs (Irvine, CA) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Sage Hill Lightning (Newport Beach, CA), 56-54 in a league bout.

With the victory, Portola upgrades its record to 13-7 on the campaign. The Bulldogs host Northwood (Irvine, CA) to play the Timberwolves in a bout on Tuesday, January 10. The Timberwolves come into the bout with a record of 0-0.

Next up, the Lightning play the Beckman Patriots (Irvine, CA) in a bout, on Tuesday, January 10. Sage Hill will attempt to upgrade on its 0-2 season record. The Patriots come into the bout with a 15-3 record after their 67-27 league win over Laguna Hills (Laguna Hills, CA).