Loma Linda Academy Roadrunners (Loma Linda, CA) backers were pleased Saturday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Mesa Grande Academy Cardinals (Calimesa, CA), 49-48 in a league bout.

With the victory, Loma Linda Academy upgrades its record to 9-5 on the campaign. The Roadrunners travel to Redlands Adventist Academy (Redlands, CA) to play the Bulldogs in a Tri-County Premier bout on Tuesday, January 10. The Bulldogs come into the bout with a record of 6-3. Redlands Adventist Academy won 81-34 in their recent league bout against River Springs Charter School Magnolia (Riverside, CA)

Next up, the Cardinals play the Lutheran Trojans (La Verne, CA) in a Tri-County Premier bout, on Tuesday, January 10. Mesa Grande Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 5-6 season record. The Trojans come into the bout with a 1-4 record after their 51-13 league loss to Loma Linda Academy (Loma Linda, CA).