Valley Christian Defenders (Cerritos, CA) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the host Rowland Raiders (Rowland Heights, CA), 71-46 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Valley Christian upgrades its record to 8-5 on the campaign. The Defenders travel to Holy Martyrs Armenian (Encino, CA) to play the Armens in a non-league bout on Wednesday, December 27. The Armens come into the bout with a record of 6-7. Holy Martyrs Armenian won 54-43 in their recent non-league bout against Brea Olinda (Brea, CA)

Next up, the Raiders play the Brea Olinda Wildcats (Brea, CA) in a non-league bout, on Wednesday, December 27. Rowland will attempt to upgrade on its 9-3 season record. The Wildcats come into the bout with a 6-6 record after their 54-43 non-league loss to Holy Martyrs Armenian (Encino, CA).