Hilmar Yellowjackets (Hilmar, CA) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Gustine Reds (Gustine, CA), 50-38 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Hilmar upgrades its record to 3-7 on the season. The Yellowjackets travel to Le Grand (Le Grand, CA) to clash with the Bulldogs in a non-league bout on Monday, December 18. The Bulldogs go into the bout with a record of 4-4. Le Grand lost 68-64 in their recent non-league bout against Livingston (Livingston, CA)

Next up, the Reds clash with the Los Banos Tigers (Los Banos, CA) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, December 16. Gustine will attempt to upgrade on its 1-5 season record. The Tigers go into the bout with a 7-1 record after their 62-51 non-league loss to Summerville (Tuolumne, CA).