California High School Basketball - Ponderosa holds off Placer
January 11, 2023: Auburn, CA 95603 Fans at Wednesday's league challenge between the Ponderosa Bruins (Shingle Springs, CA) and the host Placer Hillmen (Auburn, CA), saw Ponderosa's basketball squad hold off Placer by a tally of 40-34.
With the victory, Ponderosa improves its record to 10-6 on the campaign. The Bruins travel to Oakmont (Roseville, CA) to confront the Vikings in a challenge on Friday, January 13. The Vikings come into the challenge with a record of 1-13. Oakmont lost 47-1 in their recent league challenge against West Park (Roseville, CA)
Next up, the Hillmen confront the Lincoln Fighting Zebras (Lincoln, CA) in a challenge, on Friday, January 13. Placer will attempt to improve on its 2-10 season record. The Fighting Zebras come into the challenge with a 6-13 record after their 50-20 league loss to Nevada Union (Grass Valley, CA).