Beaumont Cougars (Beaumont, CA) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Hemet Bulldogs (Hemet, CA), 54-41 in a league bout.

With the win, Beaumont upgrades its record to 11-9 on the season. The Cougars travel to Tahquitz (Hemet, CA) to encounter the Titans in a Mountain Pass bout on Wednesday, February 9. The Titans go into the bout with a record of 10-9. Tahquitz lost 73-55 in their recent league bout against Citrus Hill (Perris, CA)

Next up, the Bulldogs encounter the San Jacinto Tigers (San Jacinto, CA) in a Mountain Pass bout, on Wednesday, February 9. Hemet will attempt to upgrade on its 8-16 season record. The Tigers go into the bout with a 13-12 record after their 62-55 league win over West Valley (Hemet, CA).