The crowd at Monday's league challenge between the McClatchy Lions (Sacramento, CA) and the host Kennedy Cougars (Sacramento, CA), observed McClatchy's basketball team overwhelm Kennedy by a score of 69-45.

The Lions (6-5) will now prepare for their challenge against Antelope (Antelope, CA). The Titans come into the challenge with a 13-3 record. In their last challenge, Antelope was routed by Franklin (Elk Grove, CA), 54-38, in a non-league challenge.

In their next game, the Cougars encounter the Cordova Lancers (Rancho Cordova, CA) in a challenge, on Wednesday, January 8. Kennedy will attempt to improve on its 5-8 season record. The Lancers come into the challenge with a 1-5 record after their 73-39 league loss to West Park (Roseville, CA).