Modesto Panthers (Modesto, CA) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Johansen Vikings (Modesto, CA), 63-61 in a league bout.

With the victory, Modesto upgrades its record to 10-14 on the campaign. The Panthers host Downey (Modesto, CA) to play the Knights in a Modesto Metro bout on Wednesday, February 10. The Knights come into the bout with a record of 7-17. Downey lost 47-37 in their recent league bout against Enochs (Modesto, CA)

Next up, the Vikings play the Beyer Patriots (Modesto, CA) in a Modesto Metro bout, on Wednesday, February 10. Johansen will attempt to upgrade on its 15-9 season record. The Patriots come into the bout with a 1-22 record after their 62-38 league loss to Davis (Modesto, CA).