Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Salida Spartans (Salida, CO) and the visiting Banning Lewis Academy Stallions (Colorado Springs, CO), saw Salida's basketball squad hold off Banning Lewis Academy by a tally of 34-31.

With the victory, Salida improves its record to 8-8 on the campaign. The Spartans host The Vanguard School (Colorado Springs, CO) to confront the Coursers in a 4A/3A Tri-Peaks challenge on Monday, February 6. The Coursers come into the challenge with a record of 11-3. The Vanguard School won 47-38 in their recent league challenge against Buena Vista (Buena Vista, CO)

Next up, the Stallions confront the Colorado Springs Christian Lions (Colorado Springs, CO) in a 4A/3A Tri-Peaks challenge, on Tuesday, February 7. Banning Lewis Academy will attempt to improve on its 7-9 season record. The Lions come into the challenge with a 15-0 record after their 35-30 league win over Buena Vista (Buena Vista, CO).