Fans at Wednesday's league challenge between the Rosemead Panthers (Rosemead, CA) and the host El Monte Lions (El Monte, CA), saw Rosemead's basketball squad hold off El Monte by a tally of 48-42.

With the victory, Rosemead improves its record to 5-16 on the campaign.

Next up, the Lions confront the Arroyo Knights (El Monte, CA) in a Mission Valley challenge, on Friday, February 3. El Monte will attempt to improve on its 1-21 season record. The Knights come into the challenge with a 5-18 record after their 60-59 league win over Mountain View (El Monte, CA).