Fans at Monday's non-league challenge between the Villa Park Spartans (Villa Park, CA) and the visiting Arlington Lions (Riverside, CA), saw Villa Park's basketball squad overcome Arlington by a tally of 57-45.

With the victory, Villa Park improves its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Spartans host Canyon (Anaheim, CA) to play the Comanches in a challenge on Friday, January 12. The Comanches come into the challenge with a record of 3-0.

Next up, the Lions play the Corona Panthers (Corona, CA) in a non-league test, on Wednesday, November 22. Arlington will attempt to advance on its 0-1 season record.