Esperanza Aztecs (Anaheim, CA) supporters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the visiting El Modena Vanguards (Orange, CA), 49-24 in a league match.

With the victory, Esperanza advances its record to 19-1 on the year. The Aztecs travel to Canyon (Anaheim, CA) to face the Comanches in a non-league match on Monday, January 12. The Comanches go into the contest with a record of 12-7. Canyon won 75-52 in their recent league contest against Foothill (Santa Ana, CA)

In their next game, the Vanguards battle the Troy Warriors (Fullerton, CA) in a North Hills contest, on Tuesday, January 13. El Modena will attempt to better on its 13-8 season record. The Warriors go into the contest with a 10-11 record after their 71-55 non-league win over Valencia (Placentia, CA).