Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Santa Monica Vikings (Santa Monica, CA) and the visiting Oaks Christian Lions (Westlake Village, CA), saw Santa Monica's basketball squad hold off Oaks Christian by a tally of 55-53.

With the victory, Santa Monica improves its record to 13-7 on the campaign. The Vikings host Redondo Union (Redondo Beach, CA) to confront the Sea Hawks in a Bay challenge on Tuesday, January 10. The Sea Hawks come into the challenge with a record of 10-7. Redondo Union won 62-61 in their recent non-league challenge against Narbonne (Harbor City, CA)

Next up, the Lions confront the Agoura Chargers (Agoura, CA) in a Marmonte challenge, on Tuesday, January 10. Oaks Christian will attempt to improve on its 15-4 season record. The Chargers come into the challenge with a 11-7 record after their 60-46 non-league loss to Paraclete (Lancaster, CA).