Fontana Steelers (Fontana, CA) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Carter Lions (Rialto, CA), 61-49 in a league challenge.

With the victory, Fontana improves its record to 6-4 on the campaign. The Steelers host Jurupa Hills (Fontana, CA) to confront the Spartans in a San Andreas challenge on Monday, December 12. The Spartans come into the challenge with a record of 5-6. Jurupa Hills won 62-39 in their recent league challenge against Bloomington (Bloomington, CA)

Next up, the Lions confront the Montclair Cavaliers (Montclair, CA) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, December 10. Carter will attempt to improve on its 4-7 season record. The Cavaliers come into the challenge with a 5-4 record after their 45-41 non-league loss to Indian Springs (San Bernardino, CA).