The Vaughn White Tigers basketball squad (San Fernando, CA), was nudged 72-69 in Wednesday's league battle with the host Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences Vipers (Granada Hills, CA)

With the victory, Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences advances its record to 9-7 on the year. The Vipers host Sherman Oaks CES (Reseda, CA) to encounter the Knights in a Valley challenge on Friday, February 7. The Knights come into the challenge with a record of 18-6. Sherman Oaks CES won 76-41 in their recent league challenge against Fulton (Van Nuys, CA)

In their next game, the White Tigers encounter the Northridge Academy Pumas (Northridge, CA) in a Valley challenge, on Friday, February 7. Vaughn will attempt to improve on its 5-15 season record. The Pumas come into the challenge with a 8-17 record after their 57-49 league win over East Valley (North Hollywood, CA).