Firebaugh Eagles (Firebaugh, CA) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nip the visiting Mendota Aztecs (Mendota, CA), 45-44 in a league bout.

With the win, Firebaugh upgrades its record to 6-10 on the season. The Eagles travel to Tranquillity (Tranquillity, CA) to encounter the Tigers in a West Sierra bout on Tuesday, January 24. The Tigers go into the bout with a record of 2-11. Tranquillity lost 87-48 in their recent non-league bout against Fresno Christian (Fresno, CA)

Next up, the Aztecs encounter the Avenal Buccaneers (Avenal, CA) in a West Sierra bout, on Tuesday, January 24. Mendota will attempt to upgrade on its 9-9 season record.