Fairfax Lions (Los Angeles, CA) backers were in high spirits Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Venice Gondoliers (Los Angeles, CA), 73-55 in a league bout.

With the win, Fairfax upgrades its record to 5-4 on the season. The Lions travel to Palisades (Pacific Palisades, CA) to clash with the Dolphins in a bout on Friday, January 12. The Dolphins go into the bout with a record of 4-1. Palisades won 61-52 in their recent league bout against Los Angeles CES (Los Angeles, CA)

Next up, the Gondoliers clash with the Westchester Comets (Los Angeles, CA) in a bout, on Wednesday, January 10. Venice will attempt to upgrade on its 3-2 season record. The Comets go into the bout with a 3-1 record after their 55-36 league win over University (Los Angeles, CA).