Valley Christian Lions (Roseville, CA) backers were in high spirits Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Sacramento Adventist Capitals (Carmichael, CA), 50-40 in a league challenge.

With the victory, Valley Christian improves its record to 7-6 on the campaign. The Lions host Buckingham Charter (Vacaville, CA) to confront the Knights in a challenge on Tuesday, January 9. The Knights come into the challenge with a record of 1-5. Buckingham Charter lost 47-32 in their recent non-league challenge against John Adams Academy (Roseville, CA)

Next up, the Capitals confront the Pine Hills Adventist Eagles (Auburn, CA) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 9. Sacramento Adventist will attempt to improve on its 1-6 season record. The Eagles come into the challenge with a 0-3 record after their 18-14 non-league loss to Tournament Opponent (, ).