Downey Knights (Modesto, CA) backers were in high spirits Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad nip the host Turlock Bulldogs (Turlock, CA), 57-55 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Downey upgrades its record to 7-8 on the season. The Knights travel to Golden Valley (Merced, CA) to play the Cougars in a non-league bout on Friday, January 9. The Cougars go into the bout with a record of 12-3. Golden Valley lost 52-49 in their recent league bout against Los Banos (Los Banos, CA)

Next up, the Bulldogs play the Atwater Falcons (Atwater, CA) in a Central California bout, on Wednesday, January 7. Turlock will attempt to upgrade on its 9-6 season record. The Falcons go into the bout with a 3-9 record after their 58-48 non-league loss to Patterson (Patterson, CA).