Ponderosa Bruins (Shingle Springs, CA) backers went home thrilled Wednesday as they saw their basketball team smash the host Bella Vista Broncos (Fair Oaks, CA), 58-36 in a league contest.

The Bruins (7-10) will now prepare for their contest against Christian Brothers (Sacramento, CA). The Falcons go into the Capital Valley Conference contest with a 12-2 record.

In their next game, the Broncos confront the Rio Americano Raiders (Sacramento, CA) in a Capital Valley Conference outing, on Friday, January 9. Bella Vista will attempt to upgrade on its 4-13 season record. The Raiders enter the outing with a 6-5 record after their 67-27 league loss to Woodcreek (Roseville, CA).