In Saturday's non-league test, the Redding Christian Lions (Palo Cedro, CA) basketball squad defeated the host Red Bluff Spartans (Red Bluff, CA), by a final score of 44-33.

Next, the Lions clash with the Los Molinos Bulldogs (Los Molinos, CA) in a Five Star test, on Tuesday, February 4. Redding Christian will attempt to upgrade on its 21-3 season record. The Bulldogs come into the test with a 7-12 record after their 49-38 league win over CORE Butte (Chico, CA).

The Spartans (13-9) will now prepare for their test against Chico (Chico, CA). The Panthers come into the Eastern test with a 12-10 record. In their last test, Chico went down by Foothill (Palo Cedro, CA), 77-71, in a league test.