Artesia kept its slim playoff hopes alive with a 63-53 win over Whitney this past Tuesday, improving to 10-16 overall and 3-5 in the 605 League. In the Mid-Cities League, Norwalk High defeated Lynwood High 42-33 this past Wednesday to move its record to 14-11, 4-4. Valley Christian High was on the short end of a 39-36 affair with Village Christian High this past Tuesday, falling to 14-8 overall, 3-3 in the Olympic League. The Defenders welcome second place Heritage Christian High on Friday and fourth place Whittier Christian High on Tuesday. BOYS SOCCERWith two games left in the regular season, there is a battle for the top spot in the 605 League.