KIPP King Lions (San Lorenzo, CA) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host Valley Christian Vikings (Dublin, CA), 78-43 in a non-league bout.

With the win, KIPP King upgrades its record to 7-5 on the season. The Lions travel to Hayward (Hayward, CA) to play the Farmers in a non-league bout on Thursday, December 28. The Farmers go into the bout with a record of 1-6.

Next up, the Vikings play the Making Waves Academy Marlins (Richmond, CA) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, December 19. Valley Christian will attempt to upgrade on its 1-8 season record. The Marlins go into the bout with a 4-4 record after their 65-43 non-league win over Leadership Public Schools Richmond (Richmond, CA).