Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Ripon Indians (Ripon, CA) and the host Escalon Cougars (Escalon, CA), saw Ripon's basketball squad overcome Escalon by a tally of 64-54.

With the victory, Ripon improves its record to 19-4 on the campaign. The Indians travel to Hughson (Hughson, CA) to confront the Huskies in a Trans Valley League challenge on Tuesday, February 9. The Huskies come into the challenge with a record of 10-11. Hughson won 67-63 in their recent league challenge against Hilmar (Hilmar, CA)

Next up, the Cougars confront the Ripon Christian Knights (Ripon, CA) in a Trans Valley League challenge, on Tuesday, February 9. Escalon will attempt to improve on its 10-13 season record. The Knights come into the challenge with a 15-7 record after their 59-53 league win over Riverbank (Riverbank, CA).