Ripon Indians (Ripon, CA) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Beyer Patriots (Modesto, CA), 86-66 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Ripon upgrades its record to 4-3 on the season. The Indians travel to Escalon (Escalon, CA) to clash with the Cougars in a Valley Oak League bout on Thursday, May 20. The Cougars go into the bout with a record of 6-6.

Next up, the Patriots clash with the Johansen Vikings (Modesto, CA) in a non-league bout, on Wednesday, May 19. Beyer will attempt to upgrade on its 5-5 season record. The Vikings go into the bout with a 2-3 record after their 52-51 league win over Downey (Modesto, CA).