Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Carmel Padres (Carmel, CA) and the host Palma Chieftains (Salinas, CA), saw Carmel's basketball squad hold off Palma by a tally of 57-54.

With the victory, Carmel improves its record to 10-3 on the campaign. The Padres travel to Everett Alvarez (Salinas, CA) to confront the Eagles in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, February 7. The Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 2-3.

Next up, the Chieftains confront the Monterey Dores (Monterey, CA) in a challenge, on Tuesday, February 7. Palma will attempt to improve on its 18-3 season record. The Dores come into the test with a 1-3 record after their 59-54 league win over Salinas (Salinas, CA).