Faith Christian Lions (Yuba City, CA) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting Cristo Rey Saints (Sacramento, CA), 69-22 in a league bout.

With the win, Faith Christian upgrades its record to 22-4 on the season. The Lions travel to Valley Christian (Roseville, CA) to play the Lions in a Sacramento Metropolitan Athletic League bout on Tuesday, February 6. The Lions go into the bout with a record of 16-5. Valley Christian won 58-30 in their recent league bout against Sacramento Country Day (Sacramento, CA)

Next up, the Saints play the Sacramento Adventist Capitals (Carmichael, CA) in a Sacramento Metropolitan Athletic League bout, on Tuesday, February 6. Cristo Rey will attempt to upgrade on its 5-11 season record. The Capitals go into the bout with a 20-6 record after their 61-19 non-league win over Mesa Verde (Citrus Heights, CA).