Chico Panthers (Chico, CA) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting Valley Christian Lions (Roseville, CA), 83-34 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Chico upgrades its record to 10-1 on the season. The Panthers travel to Faith Christian (Yuba City, CA) to clash with the Lions in a non-league bout on Saturday, December 17. The Lions go into the bout with a record of 7-2. Faith Christian won 49-38 in their recent non-league game against Placer (Auburn, CA)

With the defeat, Valley Christian moves to 9-2 on the year. The Lions host Placer (Auburn, CA) to face the Hillmen in a non-league game on Saturday, December 17. The Hillmen enter the game with a record of 6-5. Placer lost 49-38 in their recent non-league game against Faith Christian (Yuba City, CA)