Patterson Tigers (Patterson, CA) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Escalon Cougars (Escalon, CA), 51-47 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Patterson upgrades its record to 2-1 on the campaign. The Tigers travel to Ceres (Ceres, CA) to play the Bulldogs in a non-league bout on Saturday, December 13. The Bulldogs come into the bout with a record of 1-2. Ceres won 72-42 in their recent non-league bout against Gustine (Gustine, CA)

Next up, the Cougars play the Gustine Redskins (Gustine, CA) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, December 13. Escalon will attempt to upgrade on its 0-5 season record. The Redskins come into the bout with a 2-6 record after their 72-42 non-league loss to Ceres (Ceres, CA).