Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Animo Venice Pirates (Los Angeles, CA) and the host Centennial Apaches (Compton, CA), saw Animo Venice's basketball squad hold off Centennial by a tally of 56-49.

With the victory, Animo Venice improves its record to 16-6 on the campaign. The Pirates host Maywood Academy (Maywood, CA) to confront the Nighthawks in a non-league challenge on Friday, February 10. The Nighthawks come into the challenge with a record of 7-15. Maywood Academy won 53-45 in their recent league challenge against Maywood CES (Maywood, CA)

Next up, the Apaches confront the Crossroads Roadrunners (Santa Monica, CA) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, February 4. Centennial will attempt to improve on its 4-19 season record. The Roadrunners come into the challenge with a 19-7 record after their 73-33 league win over Viewpoint (Calabasas, CA).