Clovis Cougars (Clovis, CA) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nip the visiting Madera Coyotes (Madera, CA), 51-44 in a league bout.

With the win, Clovis upgrades its record to 10-7 on the season. The Cougars travel to Buchanan (Clovis, CA) to encounter the Bears in a Tri-Rivers bout on Wednesday, January 27. The Bears go into the bout with a record of 14-4. Buchanan won 68-55 in their recent league bout against Clovis West (Fresno, CA)

Next up, the Coyotes encounter the Central Grizzlies (Fresno, CA) in a Tri-Rivers bout, on Tuesday, January 26. Madera will attempt to upgrade on its 4-12 season record. The Grizzlies go into the bout with a 14-3 record after their 85-78 league loss to Clovis East (Clovis, CA).