Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Kerman Lions (Kerman, CA) and the host Chowchilla Redskins (Chowchilla, CA), saw Kerman's basketball squad hold off Chowchilla by a score of 36-35.

With the victory, Kerman improves its record to 9-7 on the campaign. The Lions travel to Liberty (Madera, CA) to battle the Hawks in a North Sequoia challenge on Wednesday, February 17. The Hawks come into the challenge with a record of 5-17. Liberty lost 53-41 in their recent league challenge against Sierra (Tollhouse, CA)

Next up, the Redskins battle the Yosemite Badgers (Oakhurst, CA) in a North Sequoia challenge, on Wednesday, February 17. Chowchilla will attempt to improve on its 4-13 season record. The Badgers come into the challenge with a 7-15 record after their 55-41 league loss to Washington Union (Fresno, CA).