Otay Ranch Mustangs (Chula Vista, CA) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Victory Christian Academy Knights (Chula Vista, CA), 43-38 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Otay Ranch upgrades its record to 5-6 on the campaign. The Mustangs travel to El Cajon Valley (El Cajon, CA) to play the Braves in a non-league bout on Friday, December 23. The Braves come into the bout with a record of 8-4. El Cajon Valley won 49-41 in their recent non-league bout against Palo Verde Valley (Blythe, CA)

Next up, the Knights play the Central Spartans (El Centro, CA) in a non-league game, on Friday, December 23. Victory Christian Academy will attempt to move on its 3-9 season record. The Spartans enter the game with a 4-7 record after their 40-39 non-league loss to San Diego (San Diego, CA).