Sonora Wildcats (Sonora, CA) backers were pleased Monday as they saw their basketball squad overcome the visiting Modesto Panthers (Modesto, CA), 57-43 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Sonora upgrades its record to 6-3 on the campaign. The Wildcats travel to Sierra (Manteca, CA) to play the Timberwolves in a Valley Oak bout on Tuesday, January 5. The Timberwolves come into the bout with a record of 6-4. Sierra lost 44-40 in their recent non-league bout against Central Catholic (Modesto, CA)

Next up, the Panthers play the Chavez Titans (Stockton, CA) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, December 29. Modesto will attempt to upgrade on its 5-9 season record. The Titans come into the bout with a 5-7 record after their 76-49 non-league loss to Golden Valley (Merced, CA).