McClatchy Lions (Sacramento, CA) backers were pleased Wednesday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host Burbank Titans (Sacramento, CA), 80-61 in a league bout.

With the victory, McClatchy upgrades its record to 12-9 on the campaign. The Lions host Kennedy (Sacramento, CA) to play the Cougars in a Metropolitan Conference bout on Friday, February 3. The Cougars come into the bout with a record of 7-14. Kennedy won 65-47 in their recent league bout against River City (West Sacramento, CA)

Next up, the Titans play the Grant Pacers (Sacramento, CA) in a Metropolitan Conference bout, on Friday, February 3. Burbank will attempt to upgrade on its 10-15 season record. The Pacers come into the bout with a 15-8 record after their 67-65 league loss to Monterey Trail (Elk Grove, CA).