Laguna Creek Cardinals (Elk Grove, CA) backers were pleased Monday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host Monterey Trail Mustangs (Elk Grove, CA), 80-63 in a league bout.

With the victory, Laguna Creek upgrades its record to 11-15 on the campaign. The Cardinals host McClatchy (Sacramento, CA) to play the Lions in a bout on Wednesday, February 7. The Lions come into the bout with a record of 2-12.

Next up, the Mustangs play the Inderkum Tigers (Sacramento, CA) in a non-league bout, on Wednesday, February 7. Monterey Trail will attempt to upgrade on its 14-9 season record. The Tigers come into the bout with a 18-5 record after their 82-44 league win over Bella Vista (Fair Oaks, CA).