Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Avenal Buccaneers (Avenal, CA) and the host Tranquillity Tigers (Tranquillity, CA), saw Avenal's basketball squad hold off Tranquillity by a tally of 53-50.

With the victory, Avenal improves its record to 3-4 on the campaign. The Buccaneers host Mendota (Mendota, CA) to confront the Aztecs in a West Sierra challenge on Friday, January 13. The Aztecs come into the challenge with a record of 8-12. Mendota won 60-20 in their recent league challenge against Dos Palos (Dos Palos, CA)

Next up, the Tigers confront the Firebaugh Eagles (Firebaugh, CA) in a West Sierra challenge, on Thursday, January 12. Tranquillity will attempt to improve on its 12-6 season record. The Eagles come into the challenge with a 7-11 record after their 39-33 league loss to Coalinga (Coalinga, CA).