The Caruthers Blue Raiders basketball team (Caruthers, CA), dropped 59-41 in Wednesday's non-league battle with the host Coalinga Horned Toads (Coalinga, CA)

The Horned Toads now sport a 22-4 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Mendota for a West Sierra battle on Friday, February 9. Coalinga will battle a Aztecs team coming off a 68-42 league win over Tranquillity (Tranquillity, CA). The Aztecs record now stands at 19-8.

The Blue Raiders (14-14) will now prepare for their battle against Liberty (Madera, CA). The Hawks come into the Northwest Sequoia battle with a 9-16 record. In their last battle, Liberty dropped by Sierra (Tollhouse, CA), 74-48, in a league battle.