Sonora Wildcats (Sonora, CA) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Central Valley Hawks (Ceres, CA), 51-44 in a league bout.

With the victory, Sonora upgrades its record to 9-6 on the campaign. The Wildcats travel to Ceres (Ceres, CA) to play the Bulldogs in a Valley Oak bout on Wednesday, January 21. The Bulldogs come into the bout with a record of 6-10. Ceres won 60-38 in their recent league bout against Oakdale (Oakdale, CA)

Next up, the Hawks play the Oakdale Mustangs (Oakdale, CA) in a Valley Oak bout, on Wednesday, January 21. Central Valley will attempt to upgrade on its 7-10 season record. The Mustangs come into the bout with a 2-14 record after their 60-38 league loss to Ceres (Ceres, CA).