Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Firebaugh Eagles (Firebaugh, CA) and the visiting Exeter Monarchs (Exeter, CA), saw Firebaugh's basketball squad hold off Exeter by a tally of 45-38.

With the victory, Firebaugh improves its record to 10-4 on the campaign. The Eagles travel to Mendota (Mendota, CA) to play the Aztecs in a West Sierra challenge on Tuesday, January 18. The Aztecs come into the challenge with a record of 11-7. Mendota won 65-41 in their recent league challenge against Avenal (Avenal, CA)

Next up, the Monarchs play the Dinuba Emperors (Dinuba, CA) in a Central Sequoia challenge, on Tuesday, January 18. Exeter will attempt to improve on its 7-13 season record. The Emperors come into the challenge with a 18-2 record after their 65-43 non-league win over Reedley (Reedley, CA).