Vista Panthers (Vista, CA) boosters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Linfield Christian Lions (Temecula, CA), 35-31 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Vista upgrades its record to 1-4 on the year. The Panthers host Del Lago Academy (Escondido, CA) to face the Firebirds in a non-league match on Wednesday, January 8. The Firebirds enter the match with a record of 0-2.

The Lions now sport a 3-6 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Temecula Prep for a non-league match on Saturday, December 28. Linfield Christian will face a Patriots squad coming off a 34-17 non-league loss to Shadow Hills (Indio, CA). The Patriots record now stands at 2-2.